Residents and workers in Ashland, Phoenix, Talent and surrounding rural communities are invited to participate in two new wildfire-related online surveys aimed at improving preparedness, response and community resilience across Southern Oregon.

The first survey, titled “Household Response to Wildfire Citizen Survey,” is being conducted by Boise State University and the Hazard & Climate Resilience Institute (HCRI), with support from the cities of Ashland and Talent. The 15 to 20-minute survey asks participants about wildfire experiences and preparedness actions. Participation is voluntary, confidential and open to anyone 18 or older. Results will be published in late fall 2025 to benefit communities throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Take the survey here.

Questions about the survey can be directed to Dr. Ashley Bosa at 720-737-8128 or email ashleybosa@boisestate.edu.  Questions about your rights as a research participant ca be directed to the Boise State University Institutional Review Board (IRB) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday, by phone at 208-426-5401 or by emailing humansubjects@boisestate.edu. 

A second Asset Management Survey, led by researchers at Southern Oregon University, Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, takes approximately 10 minutes and focuses on places community members value and how wildfire might affect them. The survey is open to anyone 13 or older who lives or works in Ashland, Phoenix, Talent or nearby rural areas. Participants may enter a drawing for a $50 gift card (1 winner per 25 entries).

You may take the survey in English or Spanish.

Questions about the Asset Management Survey can be directed to Dr. Jenna Tilt at tiltj@oregonstate.edu. Questions about your rights as a survey participant can be directed to the Oregon State University Institutional Review Board at irb@oregonstate.edu.

Both surveys are anonymous and aim to inform local wildfire planning and response efforts. Community participation is crucial for making future wildfire resilience strategies as effective and inclusive as possible.