Depending on where you live, it can feel like wildfire season is never too far away. Wildfires cost billions of dollars to fight and recover from annually, and for businesses, the impacts of a wildfire can be catastrophic. If you're a business owner, learning how to prepare for a wildfire is absolutely vital. Protect what you've worked so hard to build with these wildfire preparation tips from us, the experts.

KNOW YOUR WILDFIRE SEASON

Preparing for a wildfire depends in part on knowing the specific conditions and risks in your location. While a fire caused by negligence, disrepair or accidents can occur any time of year, nature's wildfire cycles are thankfully a little easier to predict. Be extra-vigilant in your prep each year as wildfire season approaches:

• Southeast and Texas: early spring
• Northeast and Southwest: late spring
• Pacific Northwest and Northern California: summer
• Southern California: fall

YOUR YEAR-ROUND PREP

WHEN WILDFIRE APPROACHES

You'll never be 100 percent ready for wildfire, but with a good plan made in advance, you can act quickly, protect your business, and get yourself to a safe location as soon as possible if a fire does strike.

Every business owner hopes that wildfire season leaves them unscathed, but nature's unpredictability requires careful planning. Follow these tips to stay prepared, and if your business does suffer damage from a wildfire, contact the industry-leading professionals, to learn how we can help you get back to business as soon as possible.