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Come by to pick up what you need, or to donate supplies.
Address: 205 N. Phoenix Rd. Phoenix, OR Suite O (Next to the Dollar General)
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from Noon – 6pm
Lunch (11:45-12:45) and Dinner (4:45-5:45) from Rogue Food Unites will still be provided 7 days a week at both the Phoenix-Talent mutual aid site in Phoenix, and in front of the Grotto in Talent.
More information at Rogue Action Center https://www.rogueactioncenter.org/post/rogue-valley-fire-relief-resources-and-information
$200,000 to be given out to the farmworkers
Our Family Farms Housing Relief for Farm Workers Impacted by the Almeda and Obenchain Fires
11/24/2020
Latest News & Information at https://www.jacksoncounty.org/News/ArtMID/387/ArticleID/5/Wildfire-recovery
Wildfire recovery
Resources for survivors, debris cleanup information
Register for FEMA assistance before November 30 at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 800-621-3362. SBA disaster loans are also available.
To participate in the State-funded wildfire debris cleanup program, property owners must complete a Right Of Entry form. There is NO COST to property owners for this program.
Problems dealing with your insurance company? Call the Oregon Insurance Consumer Advocacy Team at 888-877-4894. More guidance from United Policyholders.
Have questions? Call 211 and talk to a live person.
More community resources for fire survivors.
Jackson County EOC Press Conference NOV 18, 2020
John Vial of the Emergency Operations Center presented updates concerning; Right of Entry (ROE) forms, household hazardous waste cleanup, ash & trash cleanup, deadlines for FEMA applications, Bear Creek Greenway cleanup, emergency housing efforts, and transitional housing efforts.
Documents to download
- FAQ FEMA Direct Temporary Housing(.pdf, 98.32 KB) – 62 download(s)
- Espanol FAQ FEMA Direct Temporary Housing(.pdf, 99.87 KB) – 51 download(s)
- FEMA status as of 11 16 2020(.pdf, 67.93 KB) – 65 download(s)
- Debris Cleanup FAQ 11-16-20(.pdf, 709.55 KB) – 80 download(s)
- Apply with FEMA Even if You Have Insurance(.pdf, 247.33 KB) – 35 download(s)
- Understanding a FEMA Determination Letter, How to Appeal (1)(.pdf, 231.53 KB) – 32 download(s)
11/24/2020
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11/20/2020
The fire relief center in Phoenix at The Shoppes at Exit 24 is still going strong, and still in need of regular support. With the winter months fast approaching, site organizers are requesting donations of heavier clothes and blankets rather than the summer gear that came in after the events of September 8th.
More information at here.
11/17/2020
Oregon wildfire debris cleanup will be free for all; FEMA extends aid application deadline: https://www.oregonlive.com/news/2020/11/wildfire-debris-cleanup-will-be-free-for-all-fema-extends-aid-application-deadline.html
11/16/2020
How to apply for FEMA Assistance
Deadline to apply extended to November 30, 2020
https://jacksoncountyor.org/recovery/News-Information/tag/financial-assistance is not functioning due to the jacksoncountyor.org server is experiencing technical problems: Jackson County, “The Managed.com outage has made our main public website unavailable.”
FEMA links to apply below are working:
The FEMA application deadline has been extended to November 30, 2020
- Every fire-affected resident should apply for FEMA assistance, even if they think they may not qualify. There are multiple types of FEMA assistance available, and ineligibility for one type of aid does not necessarily mean ineligibility for all types of aid.
- FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and direct services to eligible individuals and households affected by a disaster, particularly those who are uninsured or under-insured. The assistance is intended to meet basic needs and supplement other forms of assistance.
- There are 4 ways to apply for FEMA assistance:
- Online in English or Spanish
- Call 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
- If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and use a Text Telephone (TTY), you may call 800-462-7585.If you use 711 or Video Relay Service (VRS), please use the standard toll-free FEMA Helpline.
- Visit a FEMA representative in-person at the MARC in Medford. This link may be down as it is on the Jackson County website (which is down as 11/16/2020) – check to see if it may be functioning now.
- Use the FEMA app.
What information do I need to provide?
You can start your application without the following info, but to receive assistance, you will have to provide:
- Proof of ID
- such as a driver’s license, passport, etc.
- Proof of occupancy or ownership
- such as a property tax statement, mobile-home title, mortgage, or rental agreement
- Insurance determination letter, if you have insurance
- FEMA cannot provide assistance for losses that are covered by insurance. You must file an insurance claim and get an insurance determination letter from your insurance company.
I Applied For Assistance. What’s Next?
You will receive notification letters from FEMA either by U.S. mail or by electronic correspondence. You may need to provide additional documentaiton or complete a home inspection before assistance can be approved. After you apply, you can check the status of your application online in English or Spanish or via the FEMA app.
Learn More About the Steps After Applying
Additional Resources
Also see more information in KDRV report
11/15/2020
ASHLAND, Ore. – Police are asking for any videos or photos that could help with their criminal investigation into the origin of the Almeda Fire. https://kobi5.com/news/ashland-police-ask-for-help-investigating-the-almeda-fire-140422/?fbclid=IwAR3Jb5WZ9-i78ygspbc-ArYz-IQL_T7fb1AZhPtJcK7N02-RZqlV1KarNxQ
11/13/2020
One important source of funding and resources to help make that recovery possible is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which is providing Oregonians with individual disaster assistance. This assistance can help eligible survivors with rent, home repair, and home replacement costs, and other disaster-related needs such as childcare and medical expenses.
If you are a resident of Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, or Marion counties, you may be eligible for assistance — but you need to get your application in before the November 16 deadline. You can access the application either online, via the FEMA app, or by calling 800-621-3362 (multilingual operators are available). For Teletype (TTY) call 800-462-7585.
Note that FEMA is encouraging Oregonians to contact their insurance companies to file claims for wildfire-related damage, but is advising that survivors should not wait for their settlement to arrive before applying for FEMA disaster assistance. Oregonians with underinsured or uninsured losses can still apply. Additionally, Oregonians should be sure to apply before the November 16 deadline, regardless of whether you already have everything you need to finalize your FEMA claim. Applicants will have further opportunities to submit documentation and other supporting materials, but it is very important to first submit an initial application by the November 16 deadline. Source: Senator Jeff Merkley
11/10/2020
Amy Fisk, left, Jeff Prendergast and Mackenzie Roman are living at a temporary trailer park at Providence made for fire displaced workers in Central Point. (Mail Tribune / Jamie Lusch)
Due to a lack of housing and high prices in the Rogue Valley, Providence is working with city councils and builders to advocate for more high-density, multi-family housing to serve all residents
11/9/2020
Economic Impact Payment (if you didn’t get the first check – this is not about an additional one – only one was sent from the government).
What Is the IRS Timeline for Sending Stimulus Checks?
Non-filers including low-wage workers and homeless have until Nov. 21 to register online for a payment. AARP source: https://www.aarp.org/money/taxes/info-2020/irs-timeline-to-send-stimulus-funds.html
This is the deadline set by the IRS to use the Non-Filers tool on IRS.gov https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here to register for a stimulus payment in 2020.
What information can be provided if someone does not have a permanent address? Source: https://community.solutions/help-ensure-unhoused-neighbors-get-their-stimulus-checks/
- They can use a trusted relative’s or friend’s address.
- If they are affiliated with a shelter or work with a shelter that provides supportive services, they can use that address, with permission from the shelter.
- If they receive benefits provided through a state agency, they can often use this address as well.
11/8/2020
Deadline to Apply for FEMA Assistance is Fast Approaching
The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is Monday,Nov. 16. Those affected by wildfires in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion counties may apply by visiting disasterassistance.gov, using the FEMA app or by calling 800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585). The toll-free telephone lines operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. PST, seven days a week. Those who use a Relay service such as a videophone, InnoCaption or CapTel should update FEMA with their specific number assigned to that service. It is important that FEMA is able to make contact. Be aware that phone calls from FEMA may come from an unidentified number.
Read “Help After a Disaster”—translated into 27 languages—to better understand FEMA Individual Assistance. Videos about FEMA Assistance with closed captioning and American Sign Language interpretation available here.
11/4/2020 (Scroll down to see previous info by Rogue Action Center)
11/3/2020
 Full information at https://www.facebook.com/Rising-From-The-Ashes-103477008175926 |
11/2/2000
Source: Facebook post. Thank you Julia McFadden
Application for Proration of Property Taxes
Due to Damage by Fire or Act of God
Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 308.425
Instructions:
• Application for proration of property taxes may be made for the tax year of the property damage/destruction. If approved, this may reduce the amount
of tax due or result in a tax refund. The tax year is from July 1 to June 30.
• Your application must be filed within 60 days of the damage or by June 30 of the tax year in which the damage occurred, whichever is later.
• File your application with the county tax collector of the county in which your damaged property is located.
11/1/2020
Source: Rogue Action Center
Rogue Action Center contact information: E: Michelle@RogueActionCenter.org
10/29/2020
United Way of Jackson County Releases Fire Fund Application
On September 8, 2020, the Almeda and Obenchain Fires ripped through our Valley destroying 2,605 residences, 198 commercial buildings and 6 public buildings. United Way of Jackson County set up a recovery and rebuilding fund on September 8. “Due to the remarkable generosity of our community, the fund has raised more than $2 million and we have a goal this year of $3 million.” said Dee Anne Everson, CEO/Executive Director.
We are releasing an application for distributing $500,000 of the fund for those working on resettling their lives. Our applications are available in English and Spanish on our website,
www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org.
Applications are due by November 15, 2020. Maximum awards are $2,500. Call United Way of Jackson County at 541.773.5339. Please return completed application to:
United Way of Jackson County
60 Hawthorne St.
Medford, OR 97504
firefund@unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org
541.773.5339 calls
541.773.7042 fax
Don Kania, board member and chair of the Fire Relief Committee shared, “Our community and friends around the country have been extraordinarily generous to the Fire Relief Fund. As we begin to grant the funds to those with critical needs, we must note that we expect our campaign to extend past the challenges of today until we have helped renew the communities so dramatically damaged by the fires.” United Way of Jackson County is focused on education, income, health and transportation – the building blocks for a good life. We fund 54 strategic programs and projects in our county.
For more information, see us on Facebook, Twitter UWJACKSON, or our website.
10/28/2020
Circle of Friends: Free weekly groups for sharing feelings and grief from impacts of the Almeda Fire on our lives; taking place in various Rogue Valley locations and on Zoom; coordinated by the local Quaker group; all are welcome.
Read description at: https://www.ashlandquakers.
10/27/2020
Article excerpt:
At this park and others, however, fears for safety extend beyond darkness and debris. Residents with intact homes worry the water isn’t safe to drink and the air isn’t healthy to breathe.
“All of these areas still smell putrid,” said Rep. Pam Marsh, D-Jackson County, in mid-October.
The fact that some mobile homes escaped the flames is wonderful, in her view, but also puts residents in a bind.
Assessing hazards: ‘It’s not safe for us’
When a fire burns homes, common household items become hazardous waste. Paint, bleach, fertilizer, car batteries, propane tanks — the list goes on. State officials say it’s likely some mobile home debris also contains asbestos.
The first stage of government-supported cleanup recently began in Jackson County and is expected to last through December. EPA crews are removing household hazardous waste from residential areas and mobile home parks, which are considered commercial property. The state is seeking federal permission to include the parks in the second stage of public cleanup as well. That removal of ash and debris from Oregon’s disastrous spate of fires could take another six to 18 months around the state, depending on terrain.”
10/26/2020
Update on Evaluation of Response to Fire Including Emergency Notification – The Ashland Chronicle
There is no timetable for the investigation to be completed but Dyer says that all applications for the agencies looking to conduct the investigation are due by November 9th. The Chronicle Staff will give updates as this process proceeds.
PHOENIX, Ore. —- KDRV Jackson County commissioners are looking to hire an agency to conduct investigation into the Almeda Fire.
“This is again, to hopefully improve anything that may have been missed or anything that may, you know, could have been done better. We’re looking for what was done well too, so we can make sure to do that again the next time,” said Jackson County commissioner Rick Dyer.
The county is now looking into hiring an agency to run investigation into what happened during that night of the fire. They aren’t just looking into the Everbridge system but fire response as a whole. It’s something that Dyer says will help the county in the long run.
“We issued an RFP on Monday or a request for proposals. We’re looking for an entity, an agency that can perform this evaluation, this post event evaluation,” Dyer said.
There is no timetable for the investigation to be completed but Dyer says that all applications for the agencies looking to conduct the investigation are due by November 9th.
10/25/2020
If you were affected by the fire and would like help recovering a loved one’s lost cremains, visit altaheritagefoundation.org. Source https://kobi5.com/news/local-news/archaeologists-work-together-to-find-cremains-lost-in-almeda-fire-139238/
10/24/2020
10/24/2020
10/23/2020
NOVEMBER 14 IS THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION WITH FEMA!!
FEMA AT THE MARCs, Central Medford High School, Phoenix Civic Center,
and Talent Elementary School. 8am – 6 pm seven days a week.
Multi-Agency Resource Center Locations:
Medford – Central High School, located at 815 S. Oakdale Avenue (541)
842-3669
Talent -Talent Elementary School, located at 307 Wagner Creek Road (541)
535-1531
Phoenix – Phoenix Civic Center, located at 220 N. Main Street (541)
535-1955 ext. 303
Specialized FEMA assistants are there to help. Spanish speakers are at
all three sites.
Los asistentes especializados de FEMA están ahí para ayudar. Los hispanohablantes están en los tres sitios.
10/23/2020
https://roguevalley.recovers.org/resources
10/23/2020
DEADLINES
From Page A1, Mail Tribune
The government will not try to recoup insurance settlement money from
property owners, officials have said. The government may try to recoup
insurance settlement money specifically earmarked for cleanup.
“The government is not going to take any insurance money designated
for the rebuilding of your home,” said Jackson County Emergency
Operations Center Director John Vial.
About two-thirds of property owners have returned the right-of-entry
forms, he said Wednesday.
The hazardous debris cleanup started last weekend and will continue for
the next few months. General cleanup can start at sites that have been
cleared of hazardous debris such as propane tanks, ammunition, cleaners
and paint.
Properties have to be cleaned before rebuilding can start.
The owners of manufactured home parks should sign up for the cleanup
program. Individual tenants should not be told by owners that they are
responsible for cleaning their home sites.
Tenants also should not be required to pay land rent if their home
burned down, Vial said.
Tenants who are not being treated correctly can call the Oregon Trial
Lawyers Association free fire relief hotline at 1-800-809-0616 or visit
oregontriallawyers.org.
Another approaching deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 28 — the last day to
apply for immediate disaster aftermath assistance from the American Red
Cross.
Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcross.org to register.
The Red Cross is helping on a variety of fronts, including providing
financial aid, temporary housing and food for people who lost their
homes to the fires.
Anyone who has suffered any type of loss from the fires, including
people with insurance, should register with the Federal
DEADLINES from page A1 to A4
Emergency Management Agency at disasterassistance.gov.
The registration deadline for the fires is Nov. 15.
“Jackson County is continuing to urge people to sign up and register
through FEMA if they have suffered a loss of any kind as a result of
this event. The county continues to be concerned with the number of
registrations we are seeing as compared to the number of registrations
that we feel should be filed,” Vial said.
Officials fear residents may miss out on benefits that could help them
in the fires’ aftermath.
So far in Jackson County, FEMA has distributed nearly $15 million in
grants through its individual and household aid program, Vial said.
Registrations also demonstrate to FEMA the extent of the harm from the
fires.
In the aftermath of the fires, 4,040 people in Jackson County have
registered, Vial said.
The Almeda fire destroyed 2,482 residential structures, including
apartment complexes, houses and manufactured home parks. The fire
destroyed 173 business structures.
The South Obenchain fire destroyed 33 residential structures and 56
additional structures, such as outbuildings.
Thousands of people have lost their homes and many lost their
livelihoods.
Jackson County has set up a website at roguevalleyrebuilds. org that
pulls together a variety of information about assistance, recovery and
rebuilding._ Reach Mail Tribune reporter Vickie Aldous at
valdous@rosebudmedia.com._
“Jackson County is continuing to urge people to sign up and register
through FEMA if they have suffered a loss of any kind as a result of
this event. The county continues to be concerned with the number of
registrations we are seeing as compared to the number of registrations
that we feel should be filed.”
John Vial, Jackson County Emergency Operations Center director
10/22/2020
From Oregon DHS:
We’re writing today to let you know Oregon Department of Human Services has approved Disaster SNAP benefits for those impacted by wildfires in the following 8 counties: Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn and Marion.
Any person that resided or was employed within one of the designated counties at the time of the September 7 wildfires and suffered disaster losses may be eligible to receive one month of temporary DSNAP assistance. DSNAP benefits are provided via an electronic benefits transfer card (EBT card), like a debit card, and can be used to purchase food items at grocery stores and other authorized SNAP retailers.
…people seeking assistance may pre-register for DSNAP beginning Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, through Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. DSNAP pre-registration ends Thursday, October 22. Registration for DSNAP ends Wednesday, October 28. Any applications received after this date will be denied.
Due to COVID-19, all applications will be completed online. Visit. https://www.oregon.gov/dhs/
10/19/2020
MEDFORD, Ore. — KDRV The wildfires have left many people suffering from the loss of their homes and prized possessions. The Oregon Trial Lawyers Association is now offering free consultations for fire victims in Lane and Southern Oregon counties.
Fire victims can call the OTLA hotline (800) 809-0616 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday or email otlafirehelp@gmail.com 24/7 to get direct help from attorneys and other legal professionals.
10/18/2020
The Center for Health Statistics has issued temporary rules that pertain to the waiver of fees for obtaining certified copies of Oregon vital records requested by individuals or families who had loss of property or life associated with the wildfires under the Office of the Governor State of Oregon Executive Order No. 20-35.
The temporary rules are effective on September 14, 2020 through March 1, 2021.
Temporary Administrative Order
333-011-0900 Notice to Interested Parties
The Oregon Health Authority is responding to the Governor’s Executive Order 20-35 related to wildfire response. Many Oregon families may have lost all vital documents due to the wildfires. Family members may also have died in the wildfires. This temporary rule provides up to three certified copies of Oregon vital records free of charge if requested in connection with Executive Order 20-35. This new rule will remain in effect until March 1, 2021
Full information at https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/BIRTHDEATHCERTIFICATES/GETVITALRECORDS/Pages/Vital-Records-Fees-for-Oregonians-Affected-by-the-Wildfires-under-Executive-Oregon-No.-20-35.aspx
10/18/2020
10-18-2020  EPA launches phone Hotline for wildfire-affected property ownersBy Jackson County, Oregon Phone line will operate from 8:00AM to 8:00PM, Seven Days a Week, will feature Spanish language option (Salem, OR – October 16, 2020) Oregon property owners ready to begin rebuilding … Read in browser » |
10-17-2020
Jackson County has extended a deadline for property owners to submit right-of-entry forms that allow cleanup crews to clear fire debris from their land. The deadline was pushed forward from Oct. 15 to Friday, Oct. 23.
Teams from the Environmental Protection Agency and their contractors have already arrived in Jackson County. They’ve been assessing damage and staging their equipment.
On-the-ground cleanup work will start in earnest Monday, with crews tackling hazardous household waste as the first stage of the cleanup. For phase one, 100% of the cost is being covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Oregon.
The county sent out more than 950 right-of-entry permission forms to property owners but had received only about 670 back as of earlier this week, county officials said.
“Without the ROE form, we will not be able to help people to begin the process of rebuilding,” said John Vial, acting director of the county’s Emergency Operations Center. “If you know anyone that has lost their home in the fires, please ask them to complete the form, permitting us to begin.”
Property owners can choose to take part in just the hazardous debris cleanup, or that first phase plus the second phase of general debris cleanup. The second phase has been dubbed the “ash and trash” phase.
FEMA has pledged to pay at least 75% of the cost of the second phase, although the state is asking the federal agency to cover 100%.
Some property owners mistakenly believe that signing the right-of-entry form means some of the money they need for rebuilding their homes will be taken by the government, county officials said.
That misconception could cause some to miss the deadline to sign the form.
Jackson County officials said no local, state or federal agency will attempt to recoup insurance money dedicated to the rebuilding of people’s homes.
For insurance policies with a dedicated amount allocated for debris removal only, government agencies may seek reimbursement to help cover the cost of cleanup.
But if property owners are given a lump sum for all cleanup and rebuilding, the government will not attempt to recoup any money until after a home is rebuilt. If there are remaining funds at that time, the government may seek that money, Jackson County officials said.
If property owners choose to clean up their land themselves, the costs could come out of a lump sum settlement and could cost property owners more than if they join the coordinated cleanup, county officials said.
Officials with the county and the cities of Phoenix and Talent are recommending that people not attempt to clean up their property themselves. Hazardous waste must be removed and disposed of in accordance with a host of environmental laws.
Right-of-entry forms are available at www.jacksoncounty.org/ROE or by calling the right-of-entry processing center helpline at 1-682-800-5737.
Meanwhile, the EPA has set up a hotline at 541-225-5549 for Oregon property owners who have questions about the phase one household hazardous waste cleanup. The hotline offers help in English and Spanish.
Property owners can also provide information about their property that could speed up the EPA removal work.
Hazardous debris has to be removed correctly before general debris cleanup can begin, the EPA said.
The hazardous debris includes paint, cleaners, solvents, pesticides, fuel, oil, batteries, ammunition and pressurized tanks, such as propane tanks.
Once crews have cleared hazardous debris, properties will receive a sign indicating phase one is complete, making them eligible for the phase two “ash and trash” cleanup, the EPA said Friday.
Reach Mail Tribune reporter Vickie Aldous at valdous@rosebudmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @VickieAldous.
10-16-2020
The Big List: Post-Fire Support for Almeda/Glendower Needs from JPR
September 25, 2020
Every time we have a discussion about fires and fire relief on the Exchange—pretty much daily since September 9th—we get another set of names and links to organizations providing help to people who lost homes in the fires.
The lists of organizations and sites got scattered across several days’ worth of web entries, and so we promised to create The Big List, a single web post that would include everything we heard on-air, and even a few that didn’t get that far. We can’t vouch for programs or links still being active, but we did take out items that are obviously out of date. Here goes:
From Friday, September 25th:
- Rogue Food Unites brings together Jackson County restaurants and farms to provide finished meals made with local food to families in need.
From Friday, September 18th:
- For immediate needs, the Red Cross is recommended by federal agencies, including FEMA: https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief.html
- Apply for FEMA help, even if you got nothing more than some smoke damage, FEMA will sort out eligibility. Apply at:
- gov
- FEMA app for smartphones
- call 800-621-3362
- HUD has several housing programs that could help people who’ve lost homes:
- FHA Mortgages 800-CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- Fire Damage: Vanessa in Portland office 971-222-2603
- Other assistance: Julian in Portland 971-222-2600
- If you need to replace Oregon driver’s license and other documents: Oregon.gov
- Ashland Disaster Assistance Line: 541-552-2500 or ashlandresponse@ashland.or.us
- United Ways of the Pacific Northwest banding together for fire relief efforts: https://www.uwpnw.org/wildfire
- United Way Fire Fundin Jackson County
Also, the FBI office in Portland warns to be wary of people offering to help with either post-fire needs or COVID-19 tracking/tracing. FBI urges us to consider before parting with personal information. Here are some basic recommendations:
- Take a breath. Emotions run high in disaster, so don’t accept a contact or click on a link in an email without thinking about it first.
- Stick with familiar charities. If you haven’t heard of it, it could be bogus. If you want to give, research the charity outside of any contacts you’ve received.
- If people request social security numbers or bank account information, stop.
- Avoid charities that insist upon cash or gift cards or virtual currency or wire transfers.
- Designate where you want the money to go; reputable charities often have multiple funds for specific programs.
From Thursday, September 17th:
The Medford district opened a Rogue Valley Emotional Wellness Hotline.
We got a bunch of phone numbers:
- Rogue Valley Emotional Wellness Hotline (English, M-F 8A-4P): 541-842-3643
- Same hotline, for Spanish speakers (M-F 10A-2P): 541-842-3644
- All-hours Jackson County Crisis Hotline: 541-774-8201
- SAMHSA National Disaster Distress Hotline: 800-985-5990
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
And Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, DEQ, does not recommend handling burned-home cleanup yourself. The link goes to after-the-fire advice.
From Wednesday, September 16th:
- If you need a prescription filled and do not have your meds with you, you can go to your pharmacy for an emergency 30-day prescription. If your pharmacy is not open, you can go to a pharmacy in the same chain. If all else fails, email: oha.pharmacy@state.or.us Oregon Health Plan recipients in the Rogue Valley can call AllCare at 541-471-4106 or Jackson Care Connect at 503-416-4100
From Tuesday, September 15th:
- To update your voter registration in Oregon with your temporary address, if you’ve had to move: gov…click on My Vote.
- Contact Jackson County clerk: 541-774-6181 or elections@jacksoncounty.org
- Breathing in the bad air: N95 or KN95 mask out of doors… indoors, attach MERV-13 Filter
- ACCESS is collaborating with community partners to help distribute resources and provide a place for donations in Jackson County. For a full list of updates and resources please visit org.
From Monday, September 14th:
- Many MANY services in one place on the Almeda Fire Mutual Aid Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bMlKA19-JPenGF3tYJ9NJ5HZyMo6XlndIkBPKUb0LsI/edit#gid=0
- Volunteer in Talent: talentvolunteers@gmail.com
- Oregon Shakespeare Festival Drop-off and Pick-up at Carpenter Hall and courtyard of the Elizabethan Theatre 9 AM-8 PM. OSF Donation Center Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/2643931399194388or Call 541-601-7122
- Volunteers needed to staff the Jackson County Call Center 541-776-7338 – four hour shifts, training and equipment provided
- Rogue Action Center/Rogue Climate/SO Equity household goods pick-up/drop-off: Water bottles, containers, hand sanitizer, masks, brand-new underwear, brand-new socks
- 770 Faith Avenue, Ashland
- Living Waters Church, 360 E Jackson St, Medford
- Carpenter Hall, Oregon Shakespeare Festival Ashland
- Parking lot, Home Depot Phoenix
- Talent Maker City
- Hawthorne Park, Medford
If you don’t find what you need, ask and volunteers will work to get it.
- Centralized place for people to donate: Rogue Valley Relief Fund – McKenzie River Gathering Foundation (MRG) — https://www.mrgfoundation.org/rogue-valley-relief-fund1/Goal is $500,000, already have $10,000 Bit.ly/rvfirerelief
- El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant—taking cash or gift card donations for Latino population – See Janet or Yohada at the Restaurant, Highway 99 in North Ashland – Diapers and wipes and baby shoes – Ashland High School, too. 541-488-2276
- Your property tax assessment falls if your house burns down. County assessors remind owners of burned homes to apply for relief.
From Friday, September 11th:
- Division of Financial Regulation(insurance) at Oregon DCBS says get a hold of your insurance agent as soon as you know what’s up… mandatory evacuation costs CAN be covered by insurance. 888-877-4894.
- Recovers.orgis a hub of information for people with needs OR goods or supplies.
- Jackson County Citizen Hotline has been activated for the emergency, 541-776-7338. As an alternate, call 211 for information.
- Josephine County Emergency Servicesline is active as well, 541-474-5300.
- Ashland Schoolshas many employees who live in Phoenix and Talent and some lost homes. Ashland Schools Foundation is supporting families. Text 72572 or email Ashlandschools@ashland.k12.or.us
From Thursday, September 10th:
If you need help:
- Maslow Projectbased in Medford helps families with children in school deal with life without a permanent home. 541-608-6868.
- Ashland Emergency Food Bankoffers no-means-test food assistance at 560 Clover Lane, Ashland, weekdays 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. 541-488-9544.
To give help:
- To offer additional shelter space, contact the Homeless Task Forcein Medford (Christine Quitt) or the City of Medford (Angela Durant).
- Cash donations will be matched up to a total of $50,000 by Rogue Credit Union‘s Fire Relief Fund.
- United Way of Jackson Countyis collecting donations.
- American Red Crossneeds volunteers, money, and even blood.
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10-10-2020
https://jacksoncountyor.org/recovery/
Cleanup costs and insuranceWhat does cleanup cost? Does government pay, or insurance? Should I let a contractor do the work now? |
Latest Updates from County and FEMA OfficialsWatch video from Oct. 6 press conferenceEOC Center Director John Vial and FEMA Representative Toby Rice shared information concerning those impacted by the recent wildfires. |
Debris Removal Right-of-Entry FormIf you want government to lead and help pay for removal of hazardous waste and debris from your property, you must complete a Right of Entry form to grant permission for the removal to occur. |
Mobile/Manufactured HomesWhere to get proof of ownership? Do I need a permit to repair or replace my MH? Do I still have to pay rent to the park owner? Do I need to clean up my own debris? |
Financial HelpHow to tap aid resources, deal with insurance, and moreThere are many types of financial help available for fire survivors. Learn how to tap government aid, maximize your insurance payout, connect with charities, and more. |
Housing OptionsWhere will we live?Fire survivors need housing. This need comes in three phases: Emergency shelter, temporary housing, and permanent housing replacement. |
10-9-2020
Important deadline coming up for people whose homes or businesses burned in Oregon wildfires
Source: https://www.facebook.com/KGWTV8/posts/10157509168390736
Article with full information at https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/wildfire/important-deadline-coming-up-for-people-whose-homes-or-businesses-burned-in-oregon-wildfires/283-3a631804-5991-46a7-ae62-473a858f5ee9?fbclid=IwAR3DBvMixcyd8noHmnB8pLJQ2xVMzfYKD_ifjaEMOGbWLZ2hjD07ZzyKtl0
10/9/2020
Oregon Health Authority : Vital Records Fees Waived for Oregonians
Affected by the Wildfires
(https://www.oregon.gov/oha/
The Center for Health Statistics has issued temporary rules to waive
fees for obtaining certain certified copies (up to 3) of Oregon vital
records requested by individuals or families who had loss of property or
life associated with the wildfires under the Office of the Governor
State of Oregon Executive Order No. 20-35.
When ordering the certified copies of the vital record, the person
ordering the certificates must state the reason for needing the record
as “Executive Order 20-35” or “Oregon 2020 Wildfires”. It is
important that this information is noted on the order so the fee can be
waived appropriately.
The fee waiver goes into effect September 14, 2020 and will remain in
effect until March 1, 2021.
10/9-2020
Resources:
There are many needs and resources still addressing the devastating fires and will be for a very long time. There are many ways that unions are responding to the fires, the LCSA – Labor Community Services Agency has resources for members who have lost homes or been displaced. If you have a need please contact LCSA : https://www.lcsaportland.org/
As many of you know FEMA has been here and the word is it takes a lot of advocacy to get them to approve damages and to accept claims. Folk may have to fill out the FEMA forms multiple times to access help. Don’t give up!
Unete and Unite Oregon
Unite and Unete have been able to assist many of those folks that otherwise cannot find assistance from FEMA. 70% of the homes damaged in the fires were Mobile Homes and many of those homes were inhabited by hispanic families some of whom are undocumented. An undocumented person does not have access to many of the resources and takes a risk in dealing with governmnet agencies. If you know of anyone who needs services or wish to help please contact: Virginia Cambreros at 541-631-1429.
Unete has a supply pick up location at 27 north Ivy street, Medford
FIRE FUND United Way: http://www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/
United Way has set up a mid to long term fire relief fund. This fund is to focus on recovery and rebuilding our community after the fires are out. When the fires are out, the rebuilding begins. Access to these funds will be within this month.
If you need help or can offer help, please register at RogueValley.Recovers.org.
The Rogue Valley Relief fund:
The Rogue Valley Relief Fund will go directly to help people most impacted by these fires in the Rogue Valley. In the short term, this fund will be used to directly meet the needs of those who have been displaced by fires—it will buy tents, meals, gas, and other supplies that people need immediately. In the long term, we hope that this fund will support people who have lost their homes in these fires as they rebuild their lives, prioritizing those who have the least access to aid. The goal is to raise $500,000 for families in need in Southern Oregon. Please donate today and share this post with your friends to help meet the goal: https://www.mrgfoundation.org/rogue-valley-relief-fund1/
IATSE 154 and OSF Donation Center is still serving the community as a pick up or drop off center.
The OSF Donation Center at Carpenter Hall will be changing hours going into next week. The following will be our hours through the end of October.
Monday- 10am-6pm
Tuesday- 10am-6pm
Wednesday- 12pm-6pm
Thursday- CLOSED
Friday- 10am-6pm
Saturday- 10am-6pm
Sunday- CLOSED
To volunteer :https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eafab23aaf5c34-osfdonation
Supply Pick up:
OSF Carpenter HAll- Ashland
Phoenix :Shoppes at 24, 205 N Phoenix Road
Ashland:
El Tapatio, 1633 Hwy 99, Ashland Oregon
Pick up and drop off: Talent Maker City, 304 East Main, Talent Oregon
Pick up and Drop off:
Medford Living Waters Church, 360 East Jackson street, Medford OR
Mon through Friday 11-5
Red Cross Stations:
All Services are free and Spanish is available.
Phoenix Elementary
215 N rose Street
Emergency Housing
No I.D. Necessary!
Laundry service
Showers available
Call 346-843-9167
Red Cross will continue to provide sheltering at local hotels for those in need. Community members needing sheltering assistance should contact the Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS, or visit www.redcross.org.
10/8/2020
10-6-2020
Oregon Representative Pam Marsh update online https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2a44ad5
10-6-2020
Source of information images below
10-5-2020
10-3-2020
Visit Oregon Representative Pam Marsh Facebook page for vital information and updates in the aftermath of the Almeda Fire: https://www.facebook.com/watch/representativepammarsh/?tab=home
See video below of Fire Recovery for Manufactured Home Owners:
10-1-202
RVs Okay in Talent – Contact the City of Talent for Details
Civic Action
An executive order issued by the city of Talent now allows those displaced by the Almeda fire to live in RVs parked in areas unaffected by the fires. The order is in affect until September 10, 2021.Talent city manager Sandra Spelliscy issued the order last Wednesday in an effort to address the need for temporary housing for those who have …
9-30-2020
Officials in Talent, Phoenix and Jackson County are quickly drafting plans for where to put temporary housing for the thousands of people displaced in the Almeda Drive Fire. https://www.ijpr.org/wildfire/2020-09-30/rogue-valley-officials-plan-for-temporary-for-housing-fire-victims?fbclid=IwAR2zv5SXhZ7KZl1kCapWuH0tZHLrCWPCnR6TrBpmYrupNdbzzVsIwiwFTUo
9-30-2020
Quilts for fire victims.
If you know anyone who has been affected by the fires, please let them know that the fabric shop, Sew Creative, 115 East main Street, Ashland, has contacted fabric stores throughout the country to donate quilts.
They have been receiving many beautiful quilts from all over the USA and are requesting that anyone affected by the fires, is welcome to come into the store and pick up a quilt for every family member.
9-29-2020
9-29-2020
Today (9-29-2020) Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity begins accepting donations for their Fire Victim ‘s Furniture Center. You can drop off Monday – Friday from 10am to 4pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm. Drop off at the Habitat Admin Office-NOT the ReStore (2201 S Pacific Hwy Medford, OR 97501).
We are accepting the following items in VERY GOOD condition: DressersCouchesRecliners & ChairsDining Table SetsLampsEnd & Coffee TablesBUNK BEDS
If you are a fire victim and in need of these items, email your information to programs@roguevalleyhabitat.
If you have questions, email programs@roguevalleyhabitat.
Furnishings will be provided at no cost to fire victims. We are unable to arrange pickups for Furniture Center donations at this time.
This is a message from one of the community organizers at “Rogue Valley Preparedness and Recovery Hub.”
9-29-2020
Oregon Issues Insurance Emergency Order for Wildfire Victims
https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2020/09/23/583888.htm
dated 9-23-2020
The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services’ Division of Financial Regulation has issued an insurance emergency order for people affected by the state’s wildfires.
Insurance companies must immediately take steps to do the following until the order is no longer in effect:
- Extend all deadlines for policyholders to report claims or submit other communications related to claims
- Take all practicable steps to provide opportunities for policyholders to report claims
- Establish a grace period for premium payments for all insurance policies issued, delivered, or covering a risk in the affected areas
- Suspend cancellations and nonrenewals
The order applies to several ZIP codes across the state. The division’s bulletin No. DFR 2020-16 provides a list of ZIP codes that are subject to the order.
9-28-2020
Incident tracking
https://jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff/Safety/Incident-Tracking
Jackson County Police and Fire Live Scanner (in English in real time)
https://www.broadcastify.com/webPlayer/7238
Note – this alert expired at 10am on 9-29-2020. Red Flag (Fire Weather) Warning in Southwest Oregon (check for updates as conditions change):
https://www.google.org/publicalerts/alert?aid=848b500fa5602944&hl=en&gl=US&source=web
9-28-2020
Posted on Facebook
9-26-2020 Source https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10157590631316765&set=pcb.10157590631926765
9-25-2020
Displaced Voter FAQ https://sos.oregon.gov/voting-elections/Pages/fires.aspx
How can I receive my ballot if I have been displaced by wildfires?
- Ballots will begin being mailed October 14th. If you know an address where you will be able to receive mail then, you can add a temporary mailing address at oregonvotes.gov/myvote.
- If you want to use a paper form to provide us with a temporary address
Download the Absentee Ballot Request Form here. - You can pick up all of your mail (including ballots once they are mailed) at the post office that serves your permanent residence address.
- Contact your county election office after October 1st for additional options they may have for pickup. Find yours here: https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Pages/countyofficials.aspx
If I submit a change of address through USPS will my ballot be forwarded to the new address?
NO. Ballots are not forwardable. It is one of the security features of our system. You must inform election officials of your temporary address using one of the methods above in order to have your ballot sent there.
Do I need to register to vote from my temporary address?
NO. You do not need to re-register to vote if you are living somewhere temporarily because you have been displaced by wildfires. You just need to let election officials know where to mail your ballot by one of the methods above.
Will I be able to vote on the local measures where my permanent address is located even if I am temporarily living outside that area?
YES. The ballot you receive will contain the contests for your residential address, not your temporary mailing address.
What if my mailbox was destroyed?
If mail cannot be delivered to your home or mailbox, it will be held at your local post office and you can pick it up there.
9-25-2020
Here is the full list of resources planning to be available over the next few days at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC), according to Jackson County: Oregon Department of Human Services, Veteran’s Administration, Rogue Community Health, Unete, Jackson County Assessor, ADRC- Senior Disability Resources, ACCESS, Maslow Project La Clinica, Center for Nonprofit Legal Services, Rogue Retreat, Jackson Care Connect, American Family Insurance, Insurance Marketplace, Progressive Insurance, and Farmer’s Insurance. Read more at https://kobi5.com/news/new-resource-center-opens-for-fire-victims-137520/#.X21rk2Ive9k.mailto
9-24-2020
FEMA
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4562
Resources in Jackson County
Multi-Agency Resource Center
Central High School, Medford; 815 S. Oakdale, Medford
Dates: Thursday, September 24 – Wednesday, September 30
Times: 8 a.m. to 8 pm.
Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams Locations
Shady Cove Center; 7710 Rouge River Dr, Shady Cove
Dates: Thursday, September 24 – Monday, September 28
imes: 8 a.m. to 8 pm.
Talent Center; 307 W. Wagner, Talent
Dates: Thursday, September 24 – Monday, September 28
Times: 8 a.m. to 8 pm.
Phoenix Center; 220 N. Main St, Phoenix
Dates: Thursday, September 24 – Monday, September 28
Times: 8 a.m. to 8 pm.
9-24-2020
9-24-2020
A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) is opening tomorrow [note, now today 9-24’2020] to help local wildfire survivors at the old Central Medford High School, located at 815 S. Oakdale.
Representatives from FEMA, insurance agencies, city representatives, community agencies, and the Red Cross will be available seven days a week between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. for the next several weeks.The following items would be helpful for visitors to bring if they can:
- Identification with home address, such as a driver’s license or utility bill
- Social Security number
Name of insurance provider, if insuredThis weekend for those who have transportation barriers, some of these resources will also be available at Talent Middle School and Phoenix Civic Center.
All the best,
Connie
Constance S. Wilkerson
Continuum of Care Manager
(541) 414-0306www.jacksoncountycoc.org<http:
//www.jacksoncountycoc.org/> ACCESS is the CoC’s lead agency. To better serve our community, effective July 1, 2020, ACCESS is changing its operating hours to 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Thursday. ACCESS will be open regular hours on Fridays from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
9-24-2020
Ashland Chronicle: Action Information for Thursday – 9-24-2020
9-24-2020
For details on numbered topics 1-5 click: Reimagine ~ Reconnect ~ Recalibrate ~ Renew – posted 9-24-2020
1) Talent Virtual Townhall ~ Tonight
2) Remake Talent:
Ashland and Regional Resources for the Almeda Fire (City of Ashland):
Phoenix Civic Center
220 N. Main Street, Phoenix OR
541-535-1955 ext. 302
9-23-220
Support Oregon fire victims via GoFundme at https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/oregon-fires
Choose individuals or organization accounts to help or create a GoFundMe. Using the search box, find GoFundMe posts by name or location.
9-23-2020
FEMA information:
https://theashlandchronicle.com//?s=FEMA+
Here Is How to Win Over the Bureaucracy – FEMA – Strategy to Win Their Support
Multi-Agency Resource Center Now Open for Fire Victims 9/23
Update on Relief Centers for Fire Victims & Need for Volunteers 9/22
9-23-2020
Alert sign up information: https://jacksoncountyor.org/emergency/Resources/Citizen-Alert
Alert sign up here: https://member.everbridge.net/1332612387832182/login
9-23-2020
Some well known organizations hosting ways to give in aftermath of Almeda Fire:
– Jackson County’s hosting a virtual food drive, where you can shop for specific items (ex: “40 pounds of bananas” or “3 gallons of milk”) to donate to residents in need.
– Rogue Credit Union is collecting donations to be disbursed to local non-profits “designed specifically for assisting impacted families and rebuilding our communities,” and has pledged to match donations dollar for dollar.
– United Way of Jackson County’s set up a wildfire recovery fund that will go toward “assisting fire victims with long-term recovery and rebuilding.”
– Southern Oregon Veterinarian Specialty Center has set up a fundraiser to cover costs of care for the influx of displaced and injured pets coming into their clinic—and for people impacted by the fires who can’t afford veterinarian care.
– Rogue Valley Relief Fund, organized by the MRG Foundation, will be used to “directly meet the needs of those who have been displaced by fires.” In the long term, the fund intends to “support people who have lost their homes in these fires as they rebuild their lives, prioritizing those who have the least access to aid.” The fund is overseen by a committee made up of local nonprofits.
– Unete Oregon’s relief fund supports farm workers near Medford whose livelihood has been impacted by fires and/or COVID-19.
Source of above listings: https://www.portlandmercury.com/blogtown/2020/09/14/28827607/how-to-help-oregonians-affected-by-wildfires
Community Support Group
Community Support Group to Keep Southern Oregon Strong
Our community is facing unprecedented challenges and a long recovery process after the recent devastating fires and ongoing pandemic. Phoenix Counseling Center is creating a safe space for community members to come together to support each other during these difficult times.
Join us for a free Zoom support group to begin the healing process. This group is open to all members of the Rogue Valley community.
You may be:
experiencing anxiety and/or depression
having trouble eating or sleeping
afraid to unpack your evacuation bags
hearing sirens that are no longer present
constantly on guard for something else to happen
experiencing survivor’s guilt
You are not alone.
It is by working together, supporting each other, and lifting each other up that we will overcome the challenges before us.
Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, September 23, 2020. The Zoom room will be open from 5:00 to 7:00 pm; you may join in at any time.
Zoom meeting information is available by calling our office at 541-535-4133 or
emailing us at support@phoenixcounseling.org.
Election News & Information
Information for Jackson County Voters Displaced by Wildfires
Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker and her office have outlined steps to ensure those displaced by the wildfires are still able to vote during the upcoming election.
“We want to give confidence to our voters, even through the tragedy and loss they can access their ballot and let their voice be heard,” says Jackson County Clerk, Chris Walker.
In Oregon, voters can receive a ballot no matter where they stay, including temporary shelters or a friend/relative’s address. Voters need to know that they will continue to use their current residential address even if destroyed due to fire.
How can I receive my ballot if wildfires have displaced me?
Ballots in Jackson County will begin being mailed on October 16, 2020. If you know the address of where you will be able to receive mail at that time, you can add a temporary mailing address at www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote.
If the voter has a location where they are staying, the voter can update their mailing address by visiting www.oregonvotes.gov/myvote so their ballot will be mailed to that location. A voter can also come to our office at Jackson County Elections 1101 W. Main St., Suite 201, Medford, to update their mailing address in person.
You can obtain a paper voter registration form at these local offices: USPS, DMV, Libraries, City Halls, County Clerk’s offices or online at https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL500.pdf
If the voter moves after updating their mailing address, they can correct it again as needed.
A voter who is displaced and temporarily out of the area can request an absentee ballot with an Absentee Ballot Request (SEL 111) https://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/SEL111.pdf
Questions? Please call Jackson County Elections at 541-774-6148 or by email at elections@jacksoncounty.org. Contact us on or after October 5th concerning additional options available to you for obtaining a ballot.
Documents to download
For those who are looking to help out, the church
is in need of volunteers. Keep in mind these folks are in our own backyard and have been helping this community for decades. They have plenty of donations but need help organizing and distributing it all.
Please speak with Carolyna Marshall &
to see how you can help!
9-19-2020
Thank you for flyer left on vehicle windshields in Phoenix with resources information:
What: Food, water, clothes, toiletries, pet food, diapers, and more available.
Where: 1rst Presbyterian Community Church at Church and 2nd street, Phoenix
When: Saturdays 9am-at least to 12pm (Free lunch 9/19 at 12pm).
<<Click small map icon in bottom left corner to switch base map view from cleaner look to satellite image. Tap/Click on colored polygons or icons to see a link to the source of data. Some locations have links to multiple video timestamps.>>”
Almeda Fire Day 10: Recovery Updates, FEMA Assistance & New Resources
Oregon State Legislature sent this bulletin at 09/18/2020 12:00 PM PDT
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No Pet Left Behind Facebook page has helped countless residents reunite with their animals. There is also a Facebook page called Almeda Fire Oregon Lost & Found for residents to reconnect with their pets.
If you have a lost animal, email lostpet@jacksoncounty.org or fotas@fotas.org.
In the email provide animal, breed color, outstanding features, age, weight, male or female, spayed or neutered, chipped or not chipped. The organization is also asking you to provide the color of the collar, or any other physical characteristics that could help locate your animal. Provide the date and time your animal was lost, and owner name and contact information.
Here is a list of resources for pets:
- The Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center is treating animal burns and injuries for free. Money received from the GoFundme will also go towards treating animals for free. “No Pet Left Behind is contributing to the cost of that, but it’s going to be huge,” Hunt said. “We’re just trying to help as many animals as possible.”
- CATS is donating food and liter available daily.
- No Pet Left Behind is also providing food for cats and dogs.
Resources for the Almeda Fire
Ashland is coordinating resources, volunteers and donations with the regional emergency response network through roguevalley.recovers.org.Rogue Valley Recovers is the centralized site for needs, donations, and volunteers. In addition, to the County Call Center at 541-776-7338, the COA has set up a resource and referral line at 541-552-2500.
ALMEDA FIRE MISSING/FOUND PEOPLE
Report a missing person: https://arcg.is/014bzS
People who have been evacuated to report themselves as safe: https://arcg.is/14vDXC
See full information for Ashland and other cites affected by Almeda Fire at https://theashlandchronicle.com/exhaustive-list-of-resources-for-the-almeda-fire-ashland-fire-and-rescue-thank-you/
https://peacehouse.net/message-from-phoenix-mayor-chris-luz-9-17-2020/
Oregonians who were eligible for a standard special enrollment period, but missed this window due to the Oregon wildfires, can use the FEMA SEP to enroll in a plan. Applications are being accepted at HealthCare.gov if the life change is a loss in coverage and at 800-318-2596 (toll-free) for all other life changes.
KOIN 6 News: Oregonians can enroll for health coverage:
FEMA DECLARATION (posted source: https://www.phoenixoregon.gov/community/page/fema-declaration )
FEMA issued a major disaster declaration today which will make assistance for things like uninsured losses available.
Individuals in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Marion Counties can register with FEMA the following ways:
Apply online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov.
Constituents may call the registration phone number at 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585).
Supporting Documents
FEMA Fact Sheet – Public Assistance (205 KB) FEMA Fact Sheet – IHP (179 KB) FEMA HMA Grants (559 KB) FEMA HMA HMGP Trifold (319 KB) FEMA HMA (311 KB)| AREAS OF PHOENIX WHERE RESIDENTS CAN RETURN – Wed, 09/16/2020 |
| FEMA DECLARATION – Wed, 09/16/2020 |
| Update 9/16/20 Boiling Water Notice for City of Phoenix has been lifted – Wed, 09/16/2020 |
| GENERAL INFORMATION FOR RESIDENTS DURING DISASTER – Tue, 09/15/2020 Above link provided by the City of Phoenix includes information regarding: Post Office SPOILED FOOD DUMPSTERS Avista Update Pacific Power https://www.pacificpower.net/outages-safety.html City of Phoenix Water Rogue Disposal and Recycling Mental Health Resources Local Shelters Other Help FREE MEALS Transportation. |
9-16-2020
- Where to Donate: A List of Where You Can Go to Donate to Local Fire Relief: www.kdrv.com
- City of Talent http://www.cityoftalent.org/ Talent Wildfire News http://www.cityoftalent.org/News.asp?NewsID=277
9-12-2020
Rogue Valley Preparedness and Recovery Hub
https://roguevalley.recovers.org/
Ashland and Regional Resources for the Almeda Fire
NEWS-RESOURCES INFO FROM PAM MARCH, OREGON STATE REPRESENTATIVE – POSTED 9-11-2020 – 5:05PM
Pam Marsh update 9-14-2020 https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORLEG/bulletins/2a0890f
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