Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments in Oregon totaled $4.7 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Oregon Receiving Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program Payments 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wasco County, Oregon | $2,215,970 | 47.6% | 47.6% |
| 2 | Lane County, Oregon | $1,303,283 | 28.0% | 75.5% |
| 3 | Sherman County, Oregon | $410,531 | 8.8% | 84.3% |
| 4 | Jackson County, Oregon | $384,253 | 8.2% | 92.6% |
| 5 | Douglas County, Oregon | $213,000 | 4.6% | 97.1% |
| 6 | Josephine County, Oregon | $132,826 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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