Curry County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Datum
2008-02
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University of Oregon, Institute for a Sustainable Environment
Zusammenfassung
The structural vulnerability study was the first collaborative effort of the newly formed Curry
Wildfire Preparation Team (CWPT). The CWPT formed out of a recognition that wildfire is an
integral and inevitable component of southwest Oregonâ s environment. Adequate preparation for
wildfire events requires the coordinated efforts of local governments, public lands management
agencies, community organizations, businesses and residents.
In February 2007 the CWPT initiated a comprehensive planning process to develop a Community
Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). Over the course of the following year, the CWPT used the analysis from the countywide structural vulnerability assessment and a comprehensive wildfire
risk assessment to understand the biophysical factors that contribute to wildfire risk. The
CWPT engaged community stakeholders through targeted interviews and public forums to better
understand community concerns, priorities and preferences in developing the plan. And the
CWPT used information from an analysis of vulnerable populations in Curry County to develop
strategies to overcome the barriers of poverty, disability and social isolation that exist in the
county. This CWPP applies to all of Curry County, but with a particular focus on addressing the challenges
of managing wildfire risk within and adjacent to the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), the
areas where forests and human communities meet. Because wildfire knows no jurisdictional
boundaries, this plan is intended for everyone with a role in preparing for wildfires, including
residents, land managers, emergency responders and elected officials. It is our hope that this
document is an accessible resource for all to use.
This CWPP is intended to compliment and support other efforts and plans throughout the county.
As a non-regulatory plan, the actions and strategies described herein are consistent with current
regulations and existing planning guidelines described in the Curry County Comprehensive Plan,
Curry Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan, and other relevant plans.
Beschreibung
165 p. Includes colored maps and figures.
Schlagwörter
Forest management -- Oregon -- Curry County, Fire ecology -- Oregon -- Curry County, Wildfires -- Oregon -- Curry County -- Prevention and control -- Planning