Oregon
The Office of Governor Tina Kotek, alongside state agency leaders responsible for wildfire management, convened to provide a comprehensive briefing outlining preparations and precautions for Oregonians as the 2024 wildfire season approaches

Eugene, OR – According to the statement, Governor Kotek reportedly emphasized the enduring impact of wildfires on Oregon and the nation, citing the escalating threats exacerbated by climate change-induced hotter and drier conditions.
Prioritizing readiness, coordination, and mitigation strategies, Oregon is steadfast in implementing a statewide approach to safeguarding natural landscapes and communities.
Accompanying Governor Kotek were key officials including Cal Mukumoto, Director of the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF); Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM); Erin McMahon, Director of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM); Alan Gronewold, Adjutant General of the Oregon National Guard; Michael Grant, Executive Director of the Public Utility Commission (PUC); Leah Feldon, Director of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ); and Ed Flick, Director of the Office of Resilience and Emergency Management (OREM) at the Department of Human Services (ODHS).
During the briefing, experts outlined projections for the upcoming fire season. May and June are expected to see average fire conditions, but July and August may witness above-average activity, particularly in the far northeastern and southeastern regions.
Oregon benefited from significant winter moisture and a robust snowpack, though persistent drought persists in some areas. Anticipated challenges include more complex and demanding wildfire conditions in late summer, characterized by hotter, drier conditions and increased risk of wind events.
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