Jacksonville, Oregon, has been dedicated to wildfire prevention. However, despite these efforts, homeowners are facing an insurance crisis.
What’s happening?
Insurance companies are dropping coverage for homeowners in Jacksonville, Oregon, despite the town’s commitment to wildfire prevention. According to reports by KDRV Newswatch 12, insurance companies are canceling homeowners’ policies due to fire risk.
For homeowners in Jacksonville, these cancellations are especially frustrating. Two-thirds of the town’s residents are Firewise, noted KDRV, which lets insurance companies know they are protected against wildfires.
Town residents in the area take fire risk seriously and have made significant strides in reducing fire risk. Homeowners have cleared blackberries, built defensible spaces, and strictly followed fire safety guidelines, according to KDRV. However, insurance companies seem to disregard these efforts…