Wildfire Home Documentation — Montana
Montana wildfires can destroy a home in minutes. A timestamped pre-loss inventory with room context helps adjusters settle contents claims with less dispute over what you owned.
Preparation checklist for Montana
- ✓ Capture defensible space and exterior landscaping from multiple angles.
- ✓ Document serial numbers on electronics, appliances, tools, and HVAC equipment.
- ✓ Include jewelry, art, and collectibles with close-up photos and any appraisal records.
- ✓ Store a full vault backup off-site or in a fire-rated safe every spring — see Vault Backup.
- ✓ Set a calendar reminder each spring to update your vault before fire season opens.
Need gear or room-prep detail? Capture Guide · Vault Backup · Claims Guide
Regional claims checklist
Step-by-step documentation for Montana wildfire claims — export formats and adjuster handoff.
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