Blase about the Big One?
Californians believe that the state is prone to natural disasters but aren’t particularly motivated to prepare for them, found a poll by the Insurance Information Network of California and Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co.
Only 22% of Californians consider themselves prepared or very prepared for a disaster. Nearly half of the 800 respondents singled out “common sense” as the reason to prepare for disaster, but they noted few incentives that would motivate them to be ready for earthquakes, floods or fires.
Among other findings:
* 60% believe that there is more than a 10% chance of a catastrophe in their area in the next five years.
* 69% said that it is a home or business owner’s responsibility to purchase insurance or have savings set aside for emergencies and that they should not rely on government or others to assist them in rebuilding.
* 20% believed that government assistance would see them through disaster recovery.
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