2020
2020
Page last updated: 06/30/2021
On September 15, 2020, a Major Disaster Declaration was issued for the state of Oregon to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds beginning on September 7, 2020 and continuing.
People in the following Counties are eligible to receive federal disaster assistance:
A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for those in Oregon impacted by the Wildfires and Straight- Line Winds. Survivors facing legal issues may call 1-800-452-7636 to learn of the available civil legal resources in their area.
The full press release can be found here.
Applications for FEMA Assistance can be submitted by:
Phone: Contact FEMA at 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY users can call 1-800-462-7585.
Online: Fill out the application at DisasterAssistance.gov
In-Person: You can also fill out the application at a FEMA Disaster Resource Center (DRC).
Disaster Recovery Center: To find a Disaster Recovery Center near you, use the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s DRC locator or text “DRC” and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to locate a Disaster Recovery Center in your area.
Please check your local news and local officials for the latest safety and shelter resources.
Access information on Safety and Shelter assistance through the resources below.
A legal hotline is now available for survivors of recent wildfires in Oregon. Disaster survivors facing legal issues related to the wildfires can reach the hotline at 503-684-3763 or toll-free in Oregon at 1-800-452-7636.
The full press release can be found here.
Access legal aid organizations and other helpful recovery assistance through the resources below.
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