For all those FEMA geeks out there, we came across this useful, if voluminous, document that outlines FEMA’s policies effective as of June 1st 2020. This, of course, covers the Holiday Farm Fire and most of the other wildfires we have suffered in Oregon this year. This is not bedtime reading but might prove useful to those of you struggling with FEMA.
The Community Rebuilding Fund is a collaborative fund administered by Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust. There is currently $6.5m in this fund with a goal of $10m (this is for statewide fire recovery efforts). The fund will be distributed in two “tracks”: 1. Track one: Capacity and response (about 25%) – available…
The Long-Term Recovery Orientation is a 2-hour PowerPoint resource, created by National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Long-Term Recovery Group Committee, designed to bring understanding to the development and structure of a Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG). The presentation is geared towards those who have little to no experience or understanding of the long-term recovery…
Source: content.govdelivery.com Pursuant to the GovDelivery message dated December 23, 2020, this communication clarifies that USDA will continue processing loans through February 26, 2020. At this time, the Agency has determined that final submissions received by USDA via Legacy GUS by 11:59pm ET on February 12, 2021 will be considered for Conditional Commitment prior…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County hired a technical consultant to lead the process to remove properties and areas from the FEMA floodplain maps, called a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in the Blue River area. The LOMR has been approved by FEMA, effective August 26, 2022, will remove most of the Blue River community from the…
Lane County Land Management is hosting a drop-in session for residents to get help with their rebuilding applications. Drop by on Saturday, July 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the McKenzie Fire & Rescue Station in Leaburg. Talk with planners and building staff about your rebuild, including: What forms are required What records…
