What to Scan Before Fire Season: Protect Your Valuables, Legacy, and Peace of Mind
If you had to evacuate your home tomorrow, what could you take with you? Probably just a few essentials. But what about the things you can’t replace, the antique watch from your grandfather, the signed guitar, your designer wardrobe?
Wildfire season is unpredictable, and even a near-miss can destroy or damage everything. The key to recovering faster is documenting everything before you’re forced to leave.
That’s why it’s critical to understand what to scan before fire season and how AVI’s 3D HomeScan makes it easy to do.
The Fire Moves Fast, But So Does AVI’s Protection
In fire-prone regions, evacuation notice may come within just hours or even minutes. If a claim follows, you’ll need proof of every item that was lost, including its value.
Many homeowners believe that photos or spreadsheets will be enough. But when it’s time to be reimbursed, insurance companies often deny or downgrade undocumented claims.
AVI removes that risk. Our scan provides:
- A full, room-by-room visual inventory
- Secure digital storage in your private AVI account
- Optional appraisals for jewelry, art, and valuables
- Timestamped, insurance-approved documentation
Appraise Jewelry Before Disaster
Jewelry is one of the most commonly underinsured assets in the home, and it’s often the first to be lost or damaged during a fire or evacuation. Due to its high value, portability, and unique characteristics, jewelry requires an in-person appraisal to meet insurance standards.
While AVI’s 3D HomeScan allows you to tag your jewelry for reference, an in-person appraisal is required to determine its exact value. This step ensures:
- Accurate, insurance-approved valuation
- Proper inclusion in your valuable articles policy
- Fewer disputes or delays if a claim is filed
If you’re heading into wildfire season or planning travel, schedule both your 3D scan and an in-person appraisal appointment to ensure complete documentation. This protects not only your investment, but the stories and memories those pieces carry.
Scan, Appraise, Review, Repeat Annually
Seasonal readiness means more than batteries and bottled water. It means reviewing your risk and preparing your claim before it’s needed.
Use this seasonal checklist:
- Scan your home visually with a 3D HomeScan
- Appraise irreplaceable or high-value items
- Review your policy for underinsurance gaps
- Update every 12 to 18 months, especially before travel or holidays
It’s one simple process that safeguards everything you’ve built.
Estate Protection Shouldn’t Wait
If fire strikes while you’re away, your family shouldn’t have to piece together your estate or dispute what you owned. AVI helps eliminate that burden. You’ll have:
- Proof of ownership
- Fair, IRS-compliant valuations
- Full context for distributing sentimental and financial assets
AVI protects your legacy, not just your belongings.
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