2024 Alberta Wildfire Season Information
Wildfire Insurance Hub
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) has published a website hub regarding the 2024 Wildfire Season where you can find media releases, emergency information, and key facts and suggestions on how to manage your insurance, stay safe, and more.
Need Help?
If you're in the midst of an emergency, CALL 911 immediately.
For First Foundation Insurance clients who are experiencing a non-emergency claim situation or who need to discuss their policy, report a claim, or seek the advice of an insurance broker, you can submit a ticket on our portal or use the live chat feature to speak directly to an agent.
Wildfire Insurance FAQs
The hub includes answers to key questions such as:
- Insurance deductibles
- Premiums after a wildfire
- "Acts of God"
- Cleanup
- Coverage questions
- Rebuilding
- How mortgages may be affected
- States of emergency
- Choice of contractor for repairs
- Evacuation information
- Business insurance information
...and more.
Stay Safe, Stay Informed
Our goal at First Foundation is to make sure our insurance customers are PROTECTED. We're here to help. If you find yourself in a wildfire situation, get to safety immediately, call 911, and follow the evacuation instructions of officials. Once safe, reach out to us and we will be happy to be of service on all insurance related matters. --Gordon McCallum, CEO
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