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Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes.
New Oregon wildfire risk maps show which areas most likely to burn, bring damage
Oregonians who live in the state’s highest-risk wildfire zones will be subject to stricter building codes and requirements.
Finalized wildfire hazard map in Oregon now available
Final maps were released Tuesday by the Oregon Department of Forestry showing the wildfire hazard for every property in the state.
New Oregon wildfire map finalized
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes.
Oregon finalizes new wildfire maps after backlash
The maps classify the wildfire hazard for every taxable property in the state, triggering some new requirements for home hardening and buffer zones.
Oregon issues new ‘wildfire hazard maps’ for homeowners living in high-risk areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building codes and reduce vegetation around their homes under new “wildfire hazard maps” unveiled Tuesday.
State finalizes redo of wildfire hazard maps, prepares new rules for high-risk property owners
Oregon fire experts have finalized their redo of state maps showing wildfire hazard areas, showing that about 1,600 properties are in high-risk spots that could be subject to new building and landscape codes.
Final wildfire hazard maps released, notifications sent to property owners
Oregon’s statewide wildfire hazard maps, designating hazard zones and wildland-urban interface areas, are now finalized and available on the Oregon Explorer website. Property owners affected by the de
Oregon wildfire map finalized with 106K properties pegged for highest hazard
About 6% of the state's 1.9 million tax lots meet criteria where new codes on defensible space and fire hardening will apply.
Rose Bowl, Pasadena Wildfire Evacuation One Week After Oregon Ducks, Ohio State Matchup
Just one week after the Oregon Ducks and Ohio State Buckeyes competed in the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the ...
Oregon summer camp for military kids at risk of closing
Two teenagers were hurt in a shooting in the Mill Park neighborhood on Tuesday evening, according to the Portland Police Bureau. The Portland School Board voted yes to a district-wide policy ...
Oregon firefighters mobilizing to California to help with Los Angeles area fires
The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized 15 strike teams made up of 300 firefighters and 75 engines. Another 70 wildland firefighters are on their way as well.
Oregon climate report predicts 5-degree warming by 2074, increased drought and less snow
The report found that Oregon's average annual temperature increased by 2.2 degrees over the last century. It also indicates ...
Oregon places new rules on homeowners living in certain high-risk wildfire areas
Oregon homeowners who live in certain high-risk wildfire areas defined by the state must now meet new building and so-called ...
Oregon climate assessment highlights need for wildfire preparedness
An Oregon Climate Assessment released Wednesday, highlights the need for more wildfire preparedness, how the state’s weather is impacted by rising temperatures, and advises policymakers on steps to ...
Oregon lawmakers explore ways to curb utility rate hikes
A handful of Democrat and Republican lawmakers in Oregon are exploring ways to slow the increase of utilities costs this ...
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New Oregon climate assessment documents continued warming and signs of adaptation
People and businesses in Oregon are adapting to climate change - and that's important, considering Oregon is getting warmer and drier.The latest Oregon Climate ...