Oregon Values and Beliefs Center

Wildfires impact many Oregonians, yet fewer than half of Oregonians know how to protect their homes from wildfires. In a survey done in partnership with the University of Oregon, we found that the top three ways people would respond to wildfire actions include:
1) Having a go-kit packed with necessities for you and your family in case of evacuation.
2) Creating an evacuation plan and communicating it to friends and family
3) Creating a 5-ft barrier between the house and flammable vegetation

To learn more about wildfire preparedness, visit the link in our bio to be directed to this blog post. Or, check out the following local resources:

(1) OSU Extension’s page on “Keeping Your Home and Property Safe from Wildfire.”
(2) Oregon State Fire Marshal’s page, “Defensible Space.”

Oregonians are dissatisfied with various aspects of the current electoral process, including campaign finance, districting, primaries, and voting practices.

To learn more about sentiments on systems that could replace these current structures, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio.

The most common form of illegal or unfair consumer treatment is scams and fraud. However, Oregonians are taking action against this mistreatment, as “reporting scams and fraud” is listed as the most common action taken by consumers.

To learn more about Oregonians' perceptions of state goals and their well-being, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio.

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Among telecommunications services, respondents most commonly report using a cellular phone service.

When asked to evaluate the balance of pricing and quality in telecommunications services, only 13% of Oregonians rated their services as "5=excellent" while 6% rated them "1=very poor." The largest proportion of respondents fell in the middle, with 38% selecting a neutral rating of “3”.

To learn more about consumer justice in Oregon, or to donate to OVBC, visit the link in our bio!

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