The links below are for government and other sites that are being regularly updated about the wildfires in Oregon.
General information:
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Hub for resources (https://wildfire.oregon.gov/ ) from Oregon State government, including:
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Riverside Fire Incident Facebook page (this is the closest fire to the Portland metro area)
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Oregon Health Authority wildfire fact sheets in multiple languages.
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• Find information about air quality in your area.
Community Support Information:
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Oregon Housing Financial Relief Applications: The State of Oregon is offering financial relief to residents who have had their primary residence made uninhabitable by wildfire. Grantees must be below a certain income limit (see information in link below). Funding is limited, first-come, first-served, so best to apply ASAP.
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https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/program-wildfire-damagehousing-relief.aspx
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Telephone information: 503-986-2000.
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Direct assistance to families who lost homes in Jackson County (Talent, Phoenix), Oregon
Mental Health Resources:
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Caregiver resources for helping children cope with wildfires.
- SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline | 1-800-985-5990: 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Call above or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to speak to a trained crisis counselor.
- Multnomah County Mental Health Crisis Call Center | 503-988-4888: Overwhelming anxiety, constant worrying, trouble sleeping, and other depression-like symptoms are common responses before, during, & after wildfires. Open 24/7.
- 211 Info | Call 211: Or visit 211info.org to connect with health and social service organizations for child care and food resources, utility assistance, housing and shelter information.