Politics & Government

San Mateo County Officials Call For State Of Emergency Over Home Insurance Crisis

"It is getting harder each year. It's true of this whole community. A lot of us moved out here when we were much younger," O'Coffey said.

(CBS Bay Area)

November 1, 2024

In San Mateo County, leaders have asked Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency over the home insurance crisis as homeowners scramble to find solutions.

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In a remote part of the county, there's a good chance you'll find Patricia O'Coffey outside her home, working hard on several tasks to ensure it has enough defensible space.

"It is getting harder each year. It's true of this whole community. A lot of us moved out here when we were much younger," she said.

Find out what's happening in San Mateofor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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