Tyler Perry says that insurance companies should not have canceled plans during the wildfires in L.A. and urges action to help the people who were affected.
1. In places that are likely to catch fire, insurance companies cancel plans.
2. 50 billion dollars are lost because of wildfires.
What did Tyler Perry say about the fires in Los Angeles?
The 55-year-old director wrote on Instagram on January 12 about how terrible the flames were. Among the sad things he saw were a daughter using a yard hose to protect her senior parents’ home after their insurance was canceled.
Why does Perry say bad things about insurance companies?
Perry was enraged by the cancellation of insurance plans in high-risk areas, leaving homes without coverage.
He said it was “pure greed” for companies that had made money off of towns for years to leave them when they were in trouble.
What does Perry plan to do to assist?
Perry told his fans that he is praying for everyone while he still figures out how to help those who are hurt. He stressed how important it is for everyone to work together to help those who have lost everything.
What have insurance companies done to deal with the problem?
Because of the financial dangers, insurance companies like State Farm General have dropped thousands of contracts in places that are prone to fire.
They say that rates need to go up in order to keep covering people in high-risk areas like Southern California.
What will happen to the people who live there?
Many homes have been left helpless because they can’t afford other insurance. A sad 66-year-old man died while using a yard hose to try to save his home from the Eaton fire.
What is the state of California doing to fix the problem?
The FAIR Plan is an extra insurance choice offered by the state, but it doesn’t always cover all losses. Officials are trying to get insurers to stay in California, but some people say that companies put profits ahead of people.
How do you think the wildfires will affect the economy?
The Wall Street Journal says that the flames could cost the U.S. economy $50 billion, which would make them the most expensive in U.S. history. As of January 12, only 11% of the Palisades fire had been contained. It had burned over 23,700 acres.
What can people do to protect themselves if they don’t have insurance?
- For basic benefits, look into California’s FAIR Plan.
- Help with community aid attempts to share resources.
- Push for insurance companies to be regulated more strictly.
- Make backup plans and escape routes.