The Agony of the List
Briefly

In the wake of California's record-breaking wildfires, Ashley Bryn Carter faced significant loss as her home was largely destroyed, leaving only remnants. A last-minute decision to document her home through video became crucial, serving as one of the few records of her belongings. The emotional toll of losing a home is compounded by the stringent demands of insurance companies, which require detailed inventories of lost items—I.e., specific brands and counts, adding further stress as many struggle to secure necessary coverage in an increasingly difficult insurance market.
The fire left Ashley Bryn Carter with almost nothing recognizable from her home, highlighting the devastating impact wildfires have on personal property and memories.
Insurers impose a burdensome requirement for policyholders to list lost belongings down to minute details, adding to the trauma of losing a home to wildfire.
Read at www.nytimes.com
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