Wildfire map sparks homeowner outrage in Oregon
A tool to identify properties with rising fire risk was abruptly withdrawn by the state after homeowners raised concerns about its effect on property
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A tool to identify properties with rising fire risk was abruptly withdrawn by the state after homeowners raised concerns about its effect on property
BAKER CITY — Oregon insurance companies haven’t used, and don’t plan to use, a controversial state wildfire risk map in determining coverage or premium costs, according to a survey a
Oregon insurance companies haven’t used, and don’t plan to use, a controversial state wildfire risk map in determining coverage or premium costs, according to a survey a state agency released
Jackson County commissioners have sent a letter to state officials asking for a reassessment and fixes to the wildfire risk mapping process that placed large numbers of properties in high or extreme f...
Insurance companies in Oregon did not use, and currently have no plans to use, the state wildfire risk map in their decision-making, according to data released today by the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation. During informal discussions before the state wildfire risk map was released, insurers told the division they were not planning on using the map. Once concerns were raised during public listening sessions on the new map, the division put out a formal data call to all relevant insurers doing business in Oregon to confirm they were not using or planning to use the state wildfire risk ma...