General information on SB762 and the wildfire map can also be found at; https://undo762.org/
Everyone should write the Oregon state rep’s and senators asking for their support of three items:
1) Request repeal of the wildfire map, SB 762. This alone won’t stop the insurance crisis, but it will stop government overreach for assigning permanent risk levels to homeowners.
2) Support insurance reforms. Reforms like Florida is doing, reducing insurance litigation which greatly contributes to rising premiums. Attracting new insurers. Texas is working on a complete regulatory overhaul on their insurance programs. Insurance reforms will help the never-ending cost increases.
3) Support proper forest management to reduce the number of wildfires and the seriousness of them.
Appeal form and information:
Appealing designation of hazard zone or wildland-urban interface
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/wildfire-hazard.aspx
Possible Key Facts for Appeals (Generic)
* Software used to access the data isn’t public.
* Hazard zone data isn’t available in a property-specific format, values aren’t verifiable.
* Mapping information is inaccurate.
* Mapping data is theoretical, not shown at tax lot level and unverified ground conditions.
* Fire risk values are inflated.
* The Oregon Department of Forestry didn’t consult local agencies, including Josephine County.
* Wildfire map is affecting property values and insurance rates.
* Fines are excessive; incentives are lacking and costly mandates.
* Property meets defensible space requirement per fire marshal inspection &
* Property would be less susceptible to wildfire if state and federal land were maintained &
& are not to be used for appeal but throwing them in anyway
Sample letter:
Subject: Support Rural Oregon: Repeal the Wildfire Map (SB678) and Protect Homeowners
Dear Senator and Representatives,
I urge you to support SB 678, which seeks to repeal the wildfire map that has burdened rural Oregonians rather than helping them protect their homes and property. Instead of punitive measures, we need incentives that empower rural communities to mitigate wildfire risks effectively. If supporting SB 678 is not an option, I urge you to consider repealing SB 762, to provide much-needed relief to Oregonians.
Additionally, there are serious concerns about SB 73, 77, 78, and 79, as these bills would further restrict home construction and home-based businesses in rural Oregon. At a time when housing affordability is already a major challenge, these measures will only deepen the urban-rural divide and make it harder for rural Oregonians to live and work in their communities.
The vast amount of land owned by state and federal governments should be the primary focus of lawmakers in wildfire mitigation efforts. Reducing fuel loads on these lands would have a far greater impact on fire prevention than imposing restrictive policies on private property owners.
The home insurance crisis is reaching a breaking point, and rural Oregonians need relief—not additional regulations that make home ownership more difficult. Insurance reforms are critical to the well being of Oregonians and the health of this state. I urge you to support SB 678 and oppose SB 73, 77, 78, and 79 to protect the rights and livelihoods of rural communities.
Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
Email Addresses for all representatives and senators:
Email addresses to all our state rep’s
1/19/2024 – Taken from: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/
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