This webinar will have simultaneous Spanish interpretation.

California homeowners are experiencing the “shock and awe” of the increase in their insurance rates. This webinar will address how insurance rates are determined; strategies for fire mitigation; current state legislation impacting insurance rates; and efforts by community groups to inform home owners about ways to protect their property.

This webinar will be moderated by Contra Costa Fire Chief Lewis T. Broschard III Our expert panelists will include Emily Rogan Senior Program Officer, United Policy Holders, Steve Young, Sr Vice President/General Counsel Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of California; Marc Evans, Moraga/Orinda Firewise Network, and Chris Bachman, Contra Costa County Fire Marshall.

Sponsors include the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley, the League of Women Voters of West Contra Costa County, the Contra Costa County Library and Contra Costa TV.

Information on how to access the Zoom webinar will be sent to your email address 24 hours before the program. The Library will provide closed captioning for this event. This program will be recorded and uploaded to the Library's YouTube channel after the event.

For special accommodations, please contact the Library with 72 hours notice.