Oregon county to file mass appeal of state’s wildfire hazard map
The gesture comes as county commissioners face pressure from property owners — mostly in rural areas — to advocate against ...
Fox 12 Oregon23d
Oregon wildfire hazard map up for repeal, changes in state legislature
The latest version of the Oregon Wildfire Hazard Map is raising concerns from homeowners all across the state, especially in rural areas. The problem is that many claim the map is inconsistent.
Statesman Journal23d
Why lawmakers are seeking to kill Oregon wildfire risk map for second time
Further, because the map was created by Oregon State University and the Oregon Department of Forestry in a “landscape style way,” it led to flooded farm fields, for example, being labeled as ...
KOIN 623d
Oregon Gov. Kotek pauses referrals for appealing wildfire hazard map as state lawmakers call for repeal
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek paused referrals for wildfire hazard map appeals on Monday, which come amid calls from state lawmakers to repeal the maps altogether. Kotek ...
KTVZ23d
Gov. Kotek, Legislature want to pause action on wildfire hazard map to quell public frustration
Tina Kotek has paused any further agency action on the state’s new Wildfire Hazard Map until the Legislature decides what to do with it. Kotek on Monday directed the Oregon Department of ...
Lebanon Local8d
Website assists landowners in appeals of Wildfire Risk Map
A new website has been developed to assist Oregon homeowners and landowners navigate the appeal process of their Oregon ...
The Bulletin24d
Guest column: The implications of state fire maps for homeowners
On Jan. 7, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) issued wildfire hazard maps covering the entire state. These maps, divide the state into three wildfire hazard classes, low, moderate ...