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What Will It Take To Protect Oregon Homes From Wildfires?
What Will It Take To Protect Oregon Homes From Wildfires?
What Will It Take To Protect Oregon Homes From Wildfires?
The Oregon Legislature is looking at how homeowners can maintain their insurance in high fire risk areas.  Kenton Brine, with the Northwest Insurance Council, said disaster losses have skyrocketed for insurance companies.   "Losses related to natural disasters, just natural disasters, were $168 billion in 2023 and $182 billion in 2024."   In C...
Bill Looks To Address Fire Insurance In Oregon
Bill Looks To Address Fire Insurance In Oregon
Bill Looks To Address Fire Insurance In Oregon
Last week, the Oregon House passed a bill that attempts to help homeowners in high-risk fire areas keep their insurance.  Some property owners report losing coverage.  Medford-area state Senator Jeff Golden said the bill directs the state to help communities take action to reduce wildfire risk.   "All prope...

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