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Wildland/Urban Interface Fire #1 Proposed Action Item: Alignment with Plan Goals: Goal 1 Review and update list of specific parts of the Eugene/Springfield Metro Area at high risk for urban/wildland urban interface fires because of fuel loading, topography and prevailing construction practices. Rationale for Proposed Action Item: The Lane County Community Wildfire Protection Plan identifies areas in the Eugene/Springfield metro area that are considered at risk due to their topography and forest cover. These areas of concern include the South Hills neighborhood of Eugene, southwest Eugene/Spencer Creek area, Thurston Hills in Springfield, nd and Harbor Drive/South 2 area in Springfield. Reviewing and updating a list of specific areas within these neighborhoods, and evaluating their level of risk based on fuel loading, topography, and prevailing construction practices, can help the Eugene and Springfield fire departments improve their understanding of the wildfire risks these areas face and future mitigation actions that need to be implemented. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires communities to identify mitigation actions that address new and existing buildings and infrastructure [201.6(c)(3)(ii)]. Reviewing and updating a list of specific parts of the Eugene/Springfield metro area at high risk for urban/wildland fires can help protect existing structures from future wildfire events. Ideas for Implementation: Conduct a survey of areas and buildings at risk to wildfire hazards in the Eugene/Springfield metro area, and consider developing an assessment of risk for areas based on fuel loading, topography, and construction type. Use the list to develop a targeted mitigation strategy to reduce the risk of wildfire in these areas. Coordinating Organization: Eugene Fire Department, Springfield Fire Department Internal Partners: External Partners: Eugene Planning Dept., Springfield Oregon State Fire Marshal, Oregon Dept. of Forestry, Development Services Dept., Fire Defense EWEB, SUB, Lane Fire Prevention Coalition Board Timeline:If available, estimated cost: Short Term ()Long Term (2-4 or more years) TBD 0-2 years 2 years Form Submitted by: Eugene and Springfield Steering Committees Action Item Status: Completed and continued action from 2004 plan.