State Wildfire Bill = Home Hardening

What’s happening? Oregon passed SB76 (2021 | OR) a $200 million wildfire prevention bill that calls for home hardening measures plus firefighting capacity, expanded forest management plans and clean air shelters

Why is this important? Home hardening regulations are targeting the wildland-urban interface. This will include clearing flammable brush from the “home ignition zone” 

How will this be important? Its going to be a process in Oregon and could be a learning tool for other states as Oregon begins mapping fire vulnerabilities to determine where home hardening may be required.

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