Disaster Recovery Grant
RWP is working with regional, state and federal agencies to provide funds assisting with clean-up, recovery work and humanitarian aid. The funds are designed to fill in gaps and provide additional local support to municipalities and community partners. To view the Disaster Recovery Grant Overview, click HERE.
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Jill teVelde (jill@rogueworkforce.org) – is our Workforce Development Manager responsible for overall program oversight, and taking the lead on reaching out to city leaders and other partners on the need for clean-up, recovery, restoration, etc. Jill has already reached out to the cities of Talent and Phoenix.
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Ida Saito (Ida@rogueworkforce.org) – is our Partnership Engagement Manager who’s taking the lead on reaching out to community partners who are providing humanitarian aid. Ida has already reached out to organizations such as United Way, Red Cross, LaClinica and others
Funds and Cashflow
Visit the RogueBusiness website (http://roguebusiness.org/) to find funding and cashflow assistance for businesses and organizations impacted by the fires.
If you have questions or additional resources to share, join the RogueBusiness Connections LinkedIn group.
The resources below are for individuals, businesses and organizations impacted by wildfires.
Sources are local, state and federal including Recovery Resources, Clothing/Bedding/Household resources, Food, Mail/Voting, Pets, Recovery for Businesses and Organizations, Replacing Documents, Taxes, Transportation and places to Donate.
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Concise List of Resources for Businesses and Organizations Lista Concisa de Recursos Para Empresas y Organizaciones
Printable List of Resources Below With FEMA Forms
Cleanup and Debris Removal
- State of Oregon Wildfire “Safely Managing Ash and Debris from Burned Buildings” website
- State of Oregon has passed temporary rules to facilitate debris disposal (including hazardous waste and asbestos) https://www.oregon.gov/deq/wildfires/Pages/Temporary-rule-suspensions.aspx
- OEM/FEMA News Release “Look Out for Disaster Fraud, Scams”
Recovery Resources for Individuals, Businesses and Organizations
- 211 provides assistance finding food, paying housing bills, accessing childcare or other essential services. Dial 211 or visit http//www.211.info.org/ for more information
- Advice for Fire Victims this document has been sent to us by multiple sources asking us to share. The author is unknown, but there is much useful information for individuals here click here.
- American Red Cross is accepting calls to register for assistance, in the past FEMA has worked with the Red Cross to prioritize assistance to those registered (1 800 RED CROSS). Local phone 541-779-3773.
- Advice/Checklist for those impacted by wildfires https://www.kdpllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Advice%20for%20Fire%20Victims.pdf
- Asbestos and Natural Disasters Guide that covers the impact of wildfires on structures made with asbestos: https://www.asbestos.com/asbestos/natural-disasters/
- Ashland Works provides Almeda fire resources https://ashlandor.works/
- Business Oregon loans for employers impacted by the wildfires https://www.oregon4biz.com/How-We-Can-Help/Finance-Programs/
- FEMA list of resources:
- FEMA Site (online registration form)
- Oregon State and Local Resources
- National Resources
- Illinois Valley Can Do provides microloans for businesses in Jackson and Josephine counties https://ivcdo.org/our-work/revolving-loan-fund/
- Insurance Provider tip sheets for commercial/agricultural fire claims
- (English) https//dfr.oregon.gov/help/Documents/5334-commercial-ag-wildfire.pdf
- (Spanish) https//dfr.oregon.gov/help/Documents/5334-commercial-ag-wildfire-S.pdf
- These are found on the DFR website here https//dfr.oregon.gov/insure/home/storm/Pages/wildfires.aspx
- IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Business https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses
- Jackson County United Way’s fire recovery fund http//www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/give/ local number 541-773-5339
- Josephine County Service Center call (541) 956-4050 for Housing & Homeless Services in Josephine County
- KTVL.COM list of resources including shelter, food, clothing and hygiene supplies https//ktvl.com/news/local/fire-resources-want-to-help-need-help
- Oregon Housing $ 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 link). Funding is limited, first-come, first-served, so best to apply ASAP https//www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/program-wildfire-damage-housing-relief.aspx. Telephone information 503-986-2000
- Oregon Wildfire Resources https://wildfire.oregon.gov/
- Options for Helping Residents of Ashland (OHRA) community resource center. Provides assistance to low-income, homeless and at-risk individuals and families. Contact at 541-631-2235 orhttps//helpingashland.org/services/resource-guides/
- Rental and Housing Assistance from the State of Oregon https//www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/program-wildfire-damage-housing-relief.aspx
- Returning Home … the following resources can help when cleaning up after a wild fire:
- OSU Extension Service https://extension.oregonstate.edu/forests/fire/after-wildfire
- Rogue Disposal Safely Disposing of Fire Debris https://roguedisposal.com/index.php?p=resources/education/environment/safely-disposing-of-fire-debris#
- RogueValleyRebuilds.org is aimed at those affected by the Almeda and Obenchain fires bringing together information from multiple organizations involved in the rebuilding effort (includes Mobile/Manufactured Home and Financial Help resources).
- SBA Federal Disaster Loan Assistance program https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/s/
- SOREDI, the Region’s Economic Development Organization, manages a revolving loan fund that businesses in Jackson and Josephine Counties, contact Noland Alston at (541) 773-8946 or noland@soredi.org.
- Tax Assistance information provided by KDP Certified Public Accountants https://www.kdpllp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Disaster%20Aid.pdf
- Temporary Workspace assistance can be researched through a Rogue Valley broker https://www.loopnet.com/commercial-real-estate-brokers/
- St. Vincent de Paul Hotel Vouchers Call 541-772-3828 Monday – Friday 10 AM – 1 PM
- Travel Oregon has created a wildfire information hub, a compilation of twitter feeds and links https//wildfire.oregon.gov/
- Tool and Equipment Replacement grants, through the United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon, for businesses needing to replace tools and equipment damaged or lost in the Jackson county fires https://rotaryrebuildssouthernoregon.com/
- Tool Share Habitat for Humanity offers tool sharing for anyone who plan to return to a lost home. Questions please call 541-779-1983 or email programs@roguevalleyhabitat.org
- United Way fire fund for Jackson county individuals, families, small businesses (under 10) and non-profits needing assistance from the Almeda and Obenchain fires – https://jacksoncountyor.org/recovery/News-Information/united-way-fire-fund-offers-cash-assistance-1
- WorkShare Oregon may help employers who are reducing work staff due to the wildfires, for information https://www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/Unemployment/Pages/Work-Share-Program.aspx
Clothing, Bedding and Household Resources
- Ashland Elks Club in addition to accepting donations, the Ashland Elks Club is also distributing supplies from 11 AM – 7 PM, 255 E Main St (use the back entrance in the alley).
- Ashland Chamber of Commerce check the Chamber website for a list of Ashland businesses providing clothes/supplies
- Ashland El Tapatio Parking Lot 1633 OR-99 (near the car dealerships at Valley View)
- Ashland Christian Fellowship Shelter 50 W Hersey; Providing day time shelter, food, hot meals and clothing
- Ashland High School 201 S Mountain Ave, Ashland; Distributing essential supplies available for pick-up 11 AM – 2 PM daily
- Goodwill is providing free shopping at their stores for people displaced or impacted the fire.
- Starting September 12, a limited number of vouchers are available at TC Chevy, 2045 Highway 99, Ashland, Mon-Sat, 730 AM – 500 PM.
- Vouchers for $50 per family are good at any Goodwill store that is open.
Ashland Goodwill, 639 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland 541-482-1363, 10 AM-7 PM daily - For families who lost everything and need a lot Goodwill As-Is Outlet, 4 W 3rd St, Medford, OR 97501, 541- 608-2805, normal hours Tues-Sat, 930AM – 5 PM.
- Fire impacted people may take as much as they want for free, no voucher needed.
- Jackson County Libraries free new and gently used toys, books and games at their Ashland, Central Point, Jacksonville, Medford and White City locations. Visit their website for library days and times that they are open – https://jcls.org/home (note: please DO not drop off donations, they have received an overwhelming response)
- KTVL.COM list of resources including shelter, food, clothing and hygiene supplies https//ktvl.com/news/local/fire-resources-want-to-help-need-help
- OSF Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer Street, Ashland, which is open daily 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–8 p.m. Items available for distribution include pet food, personal hygiene products, household items, blankets, toys & clothing
- Rogue Valley Recovers Fill out of the “I Have a Need” form on the Rogue Valley Preparedness Hub. roguevalley.recovers.org/
- Teresa McCormick Center 2500 S Pacific Hwy (left on Bear Creek Corporation Dr – Harry and David Offices); Hours Those affected by the fires Mon-Fri 9 am to 5 pm (Clothing, hygiene, linens, some camping gear, back packs and other basic essentials). For latest updates https//www.facebook.com/TeresaMcCormickCenter
Food
- Ashland
- Ashland Christian Fellowship Shelter 50 W Hersey; Providing day time shelter, food, hot meals and clothing
- Ashland Emergency Food Bank 560 Clover Lane Ashland, Ashland, Oregon 97520. Monday – Friday 930-1230. 541-488-9544, ashlandefb.org/for-services
- Eagle Point
- Kids FREE curbside meals Thursday and Friday, September 10th & 11th, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. FREE meals will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis to 0-18 year old children at the Lower Table Rock Campus (WC) and Hillside Elementary (EP).
- Medford from 11 AM-1230 PM
- Hawthorne Park, 501 E Main St, Medford – Monday through Friday 11:45 – 12:45
- NSWA, 203 N Oakdale Ave, Medford – daily 11:45 – 12:45 and 4:45 – 5:45
- UNETE, 27 N Ivy St., Medford – daily 4:45 – 5:45 (please call ahead to register 514.840.9669)
- Phoenix
- The Shoppes at Exit 24, 205 N Phoenix Rd, Phoenix – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 11:45 – 12:45 and 4:45 – 5:45
- Talent
- Grotto Lobby, 302 E Main Street, Talent – daily 11:45 – 12:45 and 4:45 – 5:45
- Rogue Food Unites: https://www.roguefoodunites.org/, food@roguefoodunites.org, 541.203.0583
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) if you have low income or lost your employment, you may be eligible for Oregon SNAP benefits. Online information and application: https//apps.state.or.us/onlineApplication/. You can also call the local Oregon DHS office, Medford (541) 776-6172 or Grants Pass (541) 474-3101.
Mail / Voting
- Mail, USPS USPS mail is being re-routed and held at the Medford Post Office at 173 Ehrman Way, Medford. Check here for updated on when the Talent and Phoenix locations re-open US Post Office Residential Disruptions
- Voting, Jackson County Clerk Check the Jackson County Clerk site for all voting information jacksoncountyor.org/clerk/Home/information-for-jackson-county-voters-displaced-by-wildfires
Mental Health Resources
- For emergencies call 911
- For 24-hour mental health crisis support call or visit Jackson County Mental Health 140 S Holly St, Medford, OR 97501. 541-774 8201 org/hhs/Mental-Health
- Community Works Helpline541-779-HELP – 24-hour helpline
- Crisis Text lineorg Text HOME to 747-747
- Current Mental Health Providers in the Rogue Valley http//www.mhren.org/pages/referral-booklet
- Jackson County Mental Health 140 S Holly St, Medford, OR 97501. 541-774-8201
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255
- National Disaster Distress Helpline 800.985.5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor
Pets
- CATS is donating food and liter available daily. http://www.kittensandcats.org/
- El Tapatio in Ashland (1633 OR-99, Ashland, OR 97520) offering pet food and bilingual assistance from 11 am to 6 p
- No Pet Left Behind is also providing food for cats and dogs. https://ktvl.com/news/local/lost-and-injured-pets-abound-amid-fires-heres-who-is-helping-them
- Lost Pets Facebook Page: Almeda Fire Oregon Lost & Found Animals is a Facebook page for residents to reconnect with their pets. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1207768899597028/
- Lost Pets email: If you have a lost animal you can also 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.
- The Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center is treating animal burns and injuries for free. https://www.sovsc.com/
Replacing Documents
- Oregon Building Codes Division can help people locate home ownership documents https://www.oregon.gov/newsroom/Pages/NewsDetail.aspx?newsid=37381
- State of Oregon Providing Vital Records. Oregon is providing copies of vital records at no charge. For more information visit the State of Oregon website 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
Seniors and People with Physical Disabilities
- Services for Seniors and People with Physical Disabilities: Medicaid programs, food and nutrition services, report abuse and neglect. 2860 State St, Medford, OR 97504-8474 – Phone (541) 776-6222 or 1-866-405-6042
- Southern Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Center(SOLSHC) at 228 N Holly St in Medford. People who have lost their eyeglasses during the fire and evacuation can receive replacement, reconditioned glasses from the Lions.
- The person needs to present a valid prescription from their optometrist or ophthalmologist to allow a proper prescription match.
- Your eye doctor should be able to provide the prescription from their records.
- SOLSHC hours are limited. Please call 541-779-3653 for available times.
Taxes
- IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Business https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/disaster-assistance-and-emergency-relief-for-individuals-and-businesses
- Jackson County Assessor Property Tax application adjustment (proration) due to the wildfires https://jacksoncountyor.org/assessor/General/News-Information/almeda-south-obenchain-greenway-mm-24-et-al-fires-disaster-tax-relief-1
Transportation
- RVTD Expo Shuttle RVTD is running the following routes to and from the Jackson County Expo. Passengers should look for a Valley Lift paratransit van with the RVTD logo on the side. The shuttles run Monday through Saturday every 30 minutes between 930 AM – 1230 PM and again at 130 PM – 530 PM.
- Central Point shuttle- runs between the Expo and Central Point Albertson’s/Goodwill on Freeman Rd. The Route 40 serves this shopping center. Anyone wanting to get to the Expo should get off the Route 40 at the stop on Freeman Rd. and walk to the Goodwill to wait in front for the shuttle.
- South Gateway Medford shuttle– runs between the Expo and the S.Gateway Walmart and also the S. Medford Goodwill. The S. Walmart is served by the 1X and the S. Medford Goodwill is served by the Route 24. Anyone wanting to get to the Expo needs to wait in front of either store.
- RTVD Bus Route Info
- Web Info rvtd.org/News.asp?NewsID=120
- Map & Schedule Temporary Ride Guide PDF
Where to Give (Donations)
- Ashland High School 201 S Mountain Ave, 9 am – 11 am
- Ashland Elks Club 225 E Main St (use back alley door to basement), 10 am – 7 pm, please do not bring adult clothing
- CAUSA donations used to purchase emergency supplies for immigrant Oregonians who have been evacuated or lost their homes due to the wildfires. CAUSA wildfire donation link.
- Good Will Taking donations of clothing, towels, bedding and home furnishings directly to any Goodwill drop off site that is open. (They do not accept food, pet food, hygiene products, or diapers). https//www.sogoodwill.org/
- Jackson Co. Expo in Central Point receiving financial donations ONLY https//www.attheexpo.com/
- Jackson County Salvation Army https//jacksoncounty.salvationarmy.org/medford/
- COM list of places to donate including places of worship and schools https//www.kdrv.com/content/news/Where-to-donate-A-list-of-where-you-can-go-to-donate-to-local-fire-relief-572373111.html
- Kids Unlimited is currently accepting donations at their Medford campus located at 821 N. Riverside Avenue, Medford, OR 97501. If you are dropping off donations, please check in with our front office between the hours of 9am-3pm Friday, September 11. For more information or for any questions please call 541-774-3900.
- MRG Foundation The Rogue Valley Relief Fund will go directly to help people most impacted by fires in the Rogue Valley
https//www.mrgfoundation.org/rogue-valley-relief-fund1/ - Phoenix Talent Fire Relief Fund Helps the families from Phoenix and Talent who have lost their homes or had to be evacuated because of the fire. Make checks payable to Jackson County School District #4 and mail to PO Box 937, Medford, OR 97501.
- Rogue Credit Union has set up a relief fund https//www.roguecu.org/community/donate
- Rogue Food Unites is coordinating food businesses, farms, and cultural organizations to meet the acute demand for regional support with a community-driven meal preparation and delivery program. https//www.roguefoodunites.org/
- Rogue Valley Preparedness and Recovery Hub https//roguevalley.recovers.org/
- Unete Center for Farm Worker Advocacy Immigrant Fire Relief Fund. http//uneteoregon.org/
- United Way of Jackson County Fire Fund http//www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/give/
- Southern Oregon Education Service DistrictSupport for migrant and indigenous families who lost their homes. Make checks payable to SOESD Migrant Education and mail to 487 Rock Street, Ashland, OR 97520
- Tool Share Habitat for Humanity is looking for donations of tools to share for anyone who plans to return to a lost home. Questions please call 541-7791983 or email programs@roguevalleyhabitat.org
Rogue Valley Rapid Response Team:
Jill teVelde – 541-842-2582 or jilltv@rogueworkforce.org
Greg Thweatt – 541-842-2621 or gregt@rogueworkforce.org