Don’t let the cool weather fool you—residents in Central Oregon are still being affected by wildfire. While the wet weather has slowed the progression, the Cedar Creek wildfire has consumed over 110,000 acres and is roughly 14% contained. Local officials reported that fire crews are making progress on the containment and mop up operations, extinguishing…
Property coverage is an essential when it comes to wildfire season, as many homeowners and business owners in Oregon came to realize in the summer of 2020. When wildfires are raging out of control around you and your property, you will obviously want some compensation if your property succumbs to fire. One piece of coverage…
It’s getting to be the hottest part of the year in Oregon, and the risk of fire is higher than ever too. This year’s wildfire season in Oregon has potential to be particularly tough due to the multi-year drought and a nationwide labor shortage that is affecting firefighting personnel. Despite the wet spring, it is…
It has been a wet winter and spring so far, which bodes well for the upcoming wildfire season. The amount of rain and snow an area gets has a big impact on when fire season starts. The snow we get in the winter melts when temperatures get warmer in the spring. The melting snow, combined…
Whether we like it or not, Wildfire season is upon us. There are a ton of resources throughout the Pacific Northwest that track active fires and keep people ready, safe and prepared. We’ve compiled a short list below of helpful resources for different needs when it comes to wildfires. As always, if you have been…
Are you celebrating July 4th this year? Whether it is a picnic, parade or just relaxing at a cookout with friends and family- we hope everyone has a great holiday! With the heat, we also wanted to provide some information for you to celebrate safely. If you are planning to be outside, make sure you…
We are estimated to get temperatures as high as 109 degrees Fahrenheit throughout Oregon and Washington this weekend. It is crucial that we pay attention to the warnings from officials during this time in order to prevent fires from happening, especially after having such a dry spring! If you are planning on traveling, the Northwest…
It’s only June but due to a dry spring a very hot start to this month, there have been several fire warnings. This week, there was a fire in The Dalles that burned 170 acres. Luckily, the fire has now been contained. With fire season beginning, it is important to be cautious. We suggest searching…
