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Wildfire Preparedness Webinar
Jul
12

Wildfire Preparedness Webinar

Join mitigation, recovery, and community preparedness experts to learn what you can do to reduce your wildfire risk and how you can proactively prepare in case you are impacted.

Target Audience: Anyone who's interested in the above topic.

Closed captioning and an ASL Interpreter will be present. If you require additional accommodations, please email FEMA-R10-communityPrep@fema.dhs.gov or text/call 425-877-7910. Last minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fill.

Register here - https://fema.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-Cspj8vHwyqUMVpqYbp-DoJhZ5Fb5E

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May
19

Jackson County 2020 Labor Day Fires Recovery Public Hearing

Event Name: Jackson County 2020 Labor Day Fires Recovery Public Hearing

Event Start Date: 5/19/2022

Start Time: 5:00 PM

Event End Date: 5/19/2022

End Time: 8:00 PM

Event Address: Talent Community Center - (Behind City Hall), 104 E. Main St., Talent, OR 97540 United States

Event Description: Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) published a draft Action Plan for a $422 million disaster recovery grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The effort, known as “ReOregon,” will support individuals, households, and communities that continue to recover from the 2020 Labor Day Fires. The assistance will primarily come in the form of new permanent housing in the areas most impacted by the disaster.

Through June 1, OHCS is seeking public comment on the draft Action Plan for spending the funds, known as Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). Members of the public are invited to provide their input on the draft Action Plan in person at the public hearing.
In addition to providing comment in person, the public may also do so by:
• E-mail: ReOregon@hcs.oregon.gov
• Web form: https://re.oregon.gov/
• Phone: 833-604-0878
• Mail: Recovery and Resiliency Section, Oregon Housing & Community Services, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301

Is this event open to the public? : Yes

Does your event have a website? : http://re.oregon.gov

 

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May
18

Lane County 2020 Labor Day Fires Recovery Public Hearing

Event Name: Lane County 2020 Labor Day Fires Recovery Public Hearing

Event Start Date: 5/18/2022

Start Time: 5:00 PM

Event End Date: 5/18/2022

End Time: 8:00 PM

Event Address: McKenzie River Community School - “New” Gym, 51187 Blue River Drive, Vida, OR 97488 United States

Event Description: Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) published a draft Action Plan for a $422 million disaster recovery grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The effort, known as “ReOregon,” will support individuals, households, and communities that continue to recover from the 2020 Labor Day Fires. The assistance will primarily come in the form of new permanent housing in the areas most impacted by the disaster.

Through June 1, OHCS is seeking public comment on the draft Action Plan for spending the funds, known as Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR). Members of the public are invited to provide their input on the draft Action Plan in person at the public hearing.
In addition to providing comment in person, the public may also do so by:
• E-mail: ReOregon@hcs.oregon.gov
• Web form: https://re.oregon.gov/
• Phone: 833-604-0878
• Mail: Recovery and Resiliency Section, Oregon Housing & Community Services, 725 Summer St. NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301

Is this event open to the public? : Yes

Does your event have a website? : http://re.oregon.gov

 

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Resources to Rebuild After Wildfires - Hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon
Apr
28

Resources to Rebuild After Wildfires - Hosted by Energy Trust of Oregon

You're invited to take part in an upcoming webinar regarding special incentives to rebuild new homes and buildings after wildfires. This is a revised broadcast from a webinar in December 2021, with new information about how to apply for incentives from the Building Codes Division, Oregon Department of Energy, and Energy Trust of Oregon new homes and new buildings programs.

Este seminario web incluirá interpretacion en español. Consulta a continuación los detalles de la invitación en español.

In recent years, wildfires have done tremendous damage to communities in Oregon. Energy Trust of Oregon is working with the Oregon Department of Energy and the Oregon Building Codes Division to provide resources to wildfire survivors as they rebuild their homes and buildings. This webinar provides an overview for developers, builders, and homeowners of available incentives and how to apply.

Este correo electrónico es para informarte sobre un próximo seminario web acerca de incentivos especiales para reconstruir nuevas viviendas y edificios después de los incendios forestales. Esta es una transmisión revisada de un seminario web de diciembre de 2021, con nueva información de los siguientes: Building Codes Division, Oregon Department of Energy, y Energy Trust of Oregon, y programas de nuevas viviendas y edificios.

En los últimos años, los incendios forestales han causado un daño tremendo a las comunidades de Oregón. Energy Trust of Oregon está trabajando con Oregon Department of Energy y Oregon Building Codes Division para ofrecer recursos a los sobrevivientes de incendios forestales mientras reconstruyen sus viviendas y edificios. Este seminario web virtual proporciona una descripción general para desarrolladores, constructores y propietarios de viviendas sobre los incentivos disponibles y cómo solicitarlos.

Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3_y46hVRRPO4_Lh04-L1pQ

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Foro sobre las casas prefabricadas - Noticias para sobrevivientes de incendios
Apr
14

Foro sobre las casas prefabricadas - Noticias para sobrevivientes de incendios

Foro de casas prefabricadas: actualizaciones para sobrevivientes de incendios

Evento en inglés: miércoles 13 de abril, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Evento en español: jueves 14 de abril, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Las señales de recuperación de los incendios forestales en Talent y Phoenix son visibles desde la I-5 y la carretera 99, incluido el progreso en el sector de parques de casas prefabricadas. Con parques antiguos y nuevos en construcción, el estado está otorgando subvenciones e incentivos para hacer que las viviendas sean más accesibles, energéticamente eficientes y resistentes al fuego.

Organizado por la representante Pam Marsh y Unete, esta discusión proporcionará una actualización y nueva información sobre programas para sobrevivientes de los incendios, incluso el recientemente actualizado programa de subvenciónes/préstamos para reemplazar vivienda de Oregon Housing and Community Services; programas de eficiencia energética disponibles de Energy Trust of Oregon y Oregon Department of Energy; y incentivos para proteger a su casa contra incendios ofrecido por el Departamento de Servicios del Consumidor y Negocios de Oregón.

Los representantes de cada agencia compartirán información sobre los requisitos de la elegibilidad, el proceso para aplicar, los plazos, el costo y cómo comunicarse con ellos. Habrá tiempo después de las presentaciones para preguntas y respuestas.

Se realizarán dos eventos separados en inglés y español:

Enlace para asistir al evento 4/13 en inglés: https://bit.ly/3N8YSa6

Enlace para asistir al evento del 4/14 en español: https://bit.ly/3iJlPTg

Download Flyer

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Manufactured Homes Forum - Updates for Fire Survivors
Apr
13

Manufactured Homes Forum - Updates for Fire Survivors

Signs of wildfire recovery in Talent and Phoenix are visible from I-5 and Highway 99, including progress in the manufactured home park sector. With old and new parks under construction, the state is providing grants and incentives to make homes more affordable, energy efficient and fire resistant.

Hosted by Representative Pam Marsh, this discussion will provide an update and new information on programs for fire survivors, including Oregon’s newly revamped replacement housing grant/loan through Oregon Housing and Community Services; energy efficiency programs available from Energy Trust of Oregon and Oregon Department of Energy; and the fire hardening incentive offered by Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services. Speakers from each agency will share information about requirements for eligibility, the applications process, timelines, cost commitments and contact information. Presentations will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A.

Two separate events will be hosted in English and Spanish:

Link to attend 4/13 event in English: https://bit.ly/3N8YSa6

Link to attend 4/14 event in Spanish: https://bit.ly/3iJlPTg

English Forum - Download the Flyer

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Feb
26
to Feb 27

Native Tree & Shrub Distribution Event

The North Santiam Watershed Council and Marion Soil and Water Conservation District are holding an event to give away approximately 30,000 plants to properties impacted by the Beachie Creek and Lionshead wildfires.

Giveaway of native tree and shrubs to wildfire survivors. Recipients will need to provide their name, planting address and contact information for grant reporting purposes.

Special “Thank You” to the Arbor Day Foundation and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation for providing the plant material.

Note: Pick up on Feb 26 and 27th ONLY until plants are gone. We cannot hold plants, no early pick up and we do not take orders for plants.

Volunteers Needed!!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4caaad28abfb6-plant

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Feb
15

Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery - Public Hearing

The Oregon Legislature House Special Committee on Wildfire Recovery will be holding a public hearing for wildfire survivors on Tuesday, February 15th from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. The committee would like to hear about your wildfire recovery experience, including any challenges you continue to face rebuilding your homes, communities, and lives.

PDF invitation flyers with more information from the committee explaining how to testify, submit written comments, and watch the meeting are included below.

Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing Invite PDF Links:

English Version

Spanish Version

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