California is mandating thousands of new homes in Los Gatos and Cupertino despite heightened fire risk, according to updated Cal Fire maps. Both communities have more than a dozen housing projects planned in these zones, some utilizing builder's remedy due to delayed housing plans. Concerns are growing about residents' future access to fire insurance, with providers increasingly unwilling to cover homes in such hazardous areas. Local officials are apprehensive about residents' safety and the mitigation measures necessary for new developments.
California's requirement for housing development in fire-prone regions raises concerns about safety and insurance for future residents in Los Gatos and Cupertino.
Los Gatos and Cupertino must adapt to newly updated fire hazard maps, as residents may face challenges obtaining fire insurance in high-risk zones.
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