Assume that you own a house in rural Arkansas with a pier foundation (concrete blocks on each of the four corners). Your prospective insurance company indicates that they will not insure your home unless you take some loss prevention steps. Which of the following steps is the best loss prevention measure?

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Enclosing the open foundation with bricks will prevent trash and leaves from accumulating, which can be a fire hazard. While joining a local volunteer fire department or putting fire extinguishers and smoke alarms in the home are also beneficial, they do not directly address the insurance company's concern about the pier foundation.

Assume That You Own a House in Rural Arkansas with a Pier