Oregon makes second attempt at statewide wildfire risk maps | The Story | July 22, 2024

July 22 on The Story: Oregon has released a new version of a set of maps that show wildfire risk for every property in the state. The maps, which are still in draft form, will be used to determine which properties meet the criteria for future regulations that could create mandates for defensible space around homes and stricter building codes in fire-prone areas. This is the second time the state created these maps, which are mandated under a law passed in 2021. The first versions were met with fierce backlash from the public and quickly rescinded. The new maps are designed to simplify things, and they're paired with legislation that prohibits them from being used as the basis for home insurance rates, which was a major concern with the originals.
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