Central Oregon Wildfire Defense Blog
Practical guidance on wildfire mitigation, home hardening, insurance compliance, and Deschutes County regulations — written for homeowners in Bend, Sisters, Sunriver, Redmond, Tumalo, and La Pine.
What Deschutes County Homeowners Need to Know About Oregon's R327 Fire Safety Code
Oregon Residential Specialty Code Section R327 sets wildfire-resistant construction standards for homes in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas, including many parts of Deschutes County. The code requ... ...more
Protection
March 11, 2026•1 min read
Oregon SB 1551: What Central Oregon Homeowners Need to Know Before Fire Season
Oregon Senate Bill 1551 removes HOA barriers to wildfire home hardening. Here’s what it means for homeowners in Bend, Sisters, and Sunriver — and how to take action now. ...more
Protection
April 24, 2025•3 min read
