The 2020 wildfires are record-breaking. Millions of acres in California, Oregon and other parts of the western US, are burning–devastating towns and blanketing communities in thick smoke. This page provides information to help families, organizations, and businesses who have been affected by the fires.
FEMA Updates
Response and Recovery – Zoom Discussions on Moving Forward
The Power of Community Building Planning – Reflection on Planning in Paradise after the Camp Fire
Meeting with Barry Long, Urban Design Associates (UDA)
February 22, 2021
From Devastation to Recovery & Rebuilding Back Better Together
Meeting with Sierra Grossman, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co & Jovanni Tricerri, North Valley Community Foundation, Charles Brooks, Rebuild Paradise Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation
February 8, 2021
Rebuilding Oregon Communities After the Wildfires
Meeting with Beth Otto: FEMA, Josh LeBombard: Oregon Department of Land & Conservation Development, John Russell: FEMA & Oregon American Planning Association, Alex Campbell: Oregon Regional Solutions Coordinator, Jason Elzy: Director Jackson County H
January 25, 2021
Disaster Rebuilding & Affordable Housing Models
Meeting with Tim Carpenter, Fannie Mae Senior Director & Sidra Goldwater, Senior Advisor, Disaster Recovery & Rebuilding
January 11, 2021
Rebuilding Oregon Communities After the Wildfires
Meeting with FEMA Senior Advisor for Oregon Wildfire Recovery Operations, Joan Rave and Stan Thomas, Oregon State Recovery Coordinator OOEM
December 14, 2020
Rebuilding Oregon Communities After the Wildfires
Meeting with Denise Morgan Gilliam, Federal Disaster Recovery Officer
November 30, 2020
Rebuilding Oregon Communities After the Wildfires
Meeting with Jennifer Thompson, Rebuilding North Bay
November 9, 2020
Additional Resources
Oregon Wildfires: Federal Dollars, State Collaboration Help Affected Communities on the Road to Recovery
FEMA
Incendios Forestales en Oregon: Los fondos federales y la colaboración estatal ayudan a las comunidades afectadas en el camino hacia la recuperación
FEMA
Disaster Assistance with FEMA is Non-Taxable
February 24, 2021
La asistencia por desastre de FEMA no está sujeta a impuestos
Housing Recovery Initiatives:
Information on Home Shares
Campfire Housing Access
Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)
Personalized help for those impacted by the wildfires (Homeowners)
Fannie Mae
Personalized help for those impacted by the wildfires (Renters)
Fannie Mae
Ayuda personalizada para personas afectadas por desastres (Homeowners)
Fannie Mae
Ayuda personalizada para los arrendatarios afectados por desastres (Renters)
Fannie Mae
Oregonians Affected by Wildfires: Flood Risk and Insurance; Fraud Awareness
October 21, 2020
Residentes de Oregon Afectados por los Incendios Forestales: Riesgo de Inundación y Seguro; Protéjase del Fraude
Long-Term Community Recovery Planning Process – A Self-Help Guide
FEMA
The Rogue Recovery – An Analysis of United Way of Jackson County’s Fire Relief Fund
February 3, 2021
Planning for Insurance Payouts After a Disaster
Fannie Mae
Wildfire Economic Recovery Council’s Final Report
Report Presented by the Governor’s Wildfire Economic Recovery Council
January 4, 2021
Disaster Recovery Coordinator Examples:
SUCCESS STORY: EDA Investments In Disaster Recovery And Resiliency Programs For Regions Impacted By Hurricane Harvey
Oregon Wildfires Myth vs. Fact: Know How to Spot Fraud and Scam Artists
Mitos y realidades de los incendios forestales de Oregon: Reconozca cómo detectar el fraude y los estafadores
How to Appeal a FEMA Disaster Assistance Decision
October 26, 2020
Cómo apelar la decisión de FEMA sobre la asistencia
Fact Sheet: FEMA Other Needs Assistance Program (ONA)
October 30, 2020
Hoja Informativa: Asistencia para Otras Necesidades de FEMA
Jefferson e Funders Forum 