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County hears briefing on wildfire risk and homeowner insurance challenges
Summary
Fire and forest officials and insurance representatives briefed the Board on rising wildfire risk and its effects on homeowner insurance; the Board asked questions and provided direction to staff.
Fire Chief Mike Moyer, Fire Marshal Ray Lane, and Wildland Prevention Specialist Bobbi Clauson presented a briefing to the Board on growing wildfire risk and implications for homeowner insurance. Representatives from State Farm (Austin O’Bryhim) and Hub International (Patrick Brownfield and Evan Molyneaux) participated and answered commissioner questions about insurance market responses and homeowner coverage challenges.
Staff from the Bridger‑Teton National Forest (Dave Wilkins, North Zone Fuels Management Officer) and county staff provided additional information. The minutes record a technical briefing and Board discussion; no formal action was taken, but the Board provided direction to staff to continue work on wildfire prevention, risk communication, and insurance‑related outreach.
