Federal Disaster Declaration UPDATE
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Federal Disaster Declaration UPDATE

ByTom Atkinson

On September 15, 2020, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Oregon triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from Wildfires and Straight-line Winds that began September 7, 2020, and continuing. This disaster declaration has been amended in October so that counties previously only…

After the Fire – Now what? Webinar Resources
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After the Fire – Now what? Webinar Resources

ByTom Atkinson

The firestorm that started over Labor Day Weekend has wreaked havoc in communities across Oregon. Know that YOU are not alone. The Fire Program along with its partners will host a series of post-fire webinars related to natural resources topics. Webinars will start on October 1, 2020. More webinars will be added as they get…

Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Oregon Wildfire Survivors
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Available for Oregon Wildfire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Certain Oregon disaster survivors who have lost work as a direct result of the Oregon wildfires since Sept. 7 are eligible for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA). DUA benefits are available to workers in the eight Oregon counties that have been federally designated for disaster assistance: Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Marion. DUA…

New Small Business Emergency Grant Fund
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New Small Business Emergency Grant Fund

ByTom Atkinson

Community LendingWorks, Lane County, and the cities of Coburg, Cottage Grove, Creswell, Florence, Oakridge, Springfield, and Veneta have come together to create a new Small Business Emergency Grant Fund to provide additional financial support to help our local businesses through the pandemic. Eligible businesses must: – Have 25 or fewer FTE (full-time equivalent) employees as…

Resource Update from the Ford Family Foundation
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Resource Update from the Ford Family Foundation

ByTom Atkinson

A number of resources were shared in the Wildfire Recovery Facebook group, but we know not everyone is on Facebook, so are sharing a digest here as well. Thanks for all you are doing. Resources: Registration is open for those affected by wildfires in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Marion counties in…

Wildfire Victims Can Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
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Wildfire Victims Can Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

ByTom Atkinson

SALEM, Ore. – State and federal officials are encouraging Oregon residents affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds, which began on Sept. 7 and are continuing, to register for disaster assistance with FEMA as soon as possible. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for survivors has been made available in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn,…

Donations for McKenzie Community Now Available at Marcola Youth Center
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Donations for McKenzie Community Now Available at Marcola Youth Center

ByTom Atkinson

All McKenzie evacuees are welcome to come and stock up on lots of things such as clothes, shoes, food, baby and pet supplies, and much more. These items have been specially donated for our community, so as Melanie Brite, the unofficial Mayor of Blue River, says, “come and get what you need!” (but see below)…

$500k in Grants Available for Oregon Residents
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$500k in Grants Available for Oregon Residents

ByTom Atkinson

OAR has secured a $500,000 grant for housing relief through NAR’s REALTOR® Relief Foundation for the Oregon wildfires disaster. Who should apply? Any full-time resident and U.S. citizen or legally admitted U.S. resident who has lost their home in the Oregon wildfire disaster and is in need of support for either of the following: 1)…

Open Wed 16th – Multi-Agency Resource Center at Lane Events Center
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Open Wed 16th – Multi-Agency Resource Center at Lane Events Center

ByTom Atkinson

Source: KEZI.com LANE COUNTY, Ore. – About 315 structures have been identified as being destroyed by the Holiday Farm Fire. Lane County officials said emergency management and public safety have been assessing homes and other structures in the fire perimeter since Sunday. The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Office and an 80-person Urban Search and Rescue…