Wells, Septic Systems May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance
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Wells, Septic Systems May be Eligible for FEMA Assistance

ByTom Atkinson

Oregon residents who lost access to waterand sewer servicethrough their private wellsand septic systemsdue to the September wildfirescould be considered for financial assistance under FEMA’s Individualsand Households Program. Residents in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion counties designated for federal assistance to individuals and households due to 2020 wildfires may be eligible…

SNAP Program Extended to Dec. 31st
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SNAP Program Extended to Dec. 31st

ByTom Atkinson

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) extended the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) for wildfire-affected recipients. This waiver lasts through Dec. 31, 2020, and allows SNAP and DSNAP recipients to use their benefits to buy hot or prepared foods from authorized SNAP retailers that accept SNAP EBT cards. Restaurant purchases…

FEMA Wildfire Aid Application Deadline Extended to Nov. 30
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FEMA Wildfire Aid Application Deadline Extended to Nov. 30

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov Salem, OR—Salem, Ore. – The deadline for survivors of Oregon wildfires to apply for FEMA individual disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is extended to Monday, Nov. 30. The extension agreed upon by the state and FEMA is for survivors living in counties designated for individual…

SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
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SBA Disaster Loan Assistance

ByTom Atkinson

If you run a business and registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance with your disaster losses you might also be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine if you qualify for Federal disaster loan assistance which may help with your recovery needs. The SBA provides affordable disaster loans…

Forest Landowners Have Until Dec. 31 to Apply for Wildfire Aid
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Forest Landowners Have Until Dec. 31 to Apply for Wildfire Aid

ByTom Atkinson

Forest landowners in 13 Oregon counties can now apply for aid to address wildfire damages The following news release of interest to non-industrial forest landowners was sent earlier today from the USDA. TUALATIN, Ore. — Nonindustrial private forest landowners in 13 Oregon counties hit hard by wildfires have until the end of the year to…

Help for the Food and Beverage Industry
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Help for the Food and Beverage Industry

ByTom Atkinson

Are you a food and beverage owner, maker or supplier who has been adversely affected by the Oregon wildfires? The form below provides a way for producers/makers to identify a need OR an individual or company to provide a resource to meet that need. Oregon food and beverage support organizations are teaming up to help…

Upper McKenzie Distribution Center Now Open
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Upper McKenzie Distribution Center Now Open

ByTom Atkinson

Residents on the east side of the Holiday Farm Fire can now access essential goods and services at the Upper McKenzie Community Center. There are large quantities of food, clothing and other supplies available for evacuees. In addition, a clinic is being organized in front of the quilt shop (across from Takoda’s) and a Verizon…