Housing Navigators help wildfire survivors find a stable home

Get help finding an apartment, paying rent, and more Housing Navigators work to help 2020 wildfire survivors move into short-term or permanent housing as quickly as possible. They will help you search for housing and connect you with resources to make…

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Vaccines are FREE and everyone age 12+ is eligible. To get yours, visit JacksonCounty.org/GetVaccinated or call 211. It’s easy!

Vaccines are FREE and everyone age 12+ is eligible. No ID or insurance required. To get yours, visit JacksonCounty.org/GetVaccinated or call 211. It’s easy!

Fire season is quickly approaching, and we need your help!

Have you ever wondered what we do in the Emergency Operations Center during a fire, winter storm or other evacuation event? Have you ever thought about getting involved and helping your community? We are here to make your dreams come…

BECOME CERT TRAINED

Ashland’s Community Emergency Response Team training offers citizens the opportunity to learn valuable life-saving skills. This free training will provide you with a basic understanding of the local hazards and risks, basic home fire suppression operations, disaster medical skills and beyond. Learn about local alert systems and…

Meals for fire survivors Rogue Food Unites is still delivering meals to wildfire survivors as they as they transition from emergency shelter to longer-term temporary housing. As part of the state-wide disaster relief effort, RFU delivers breakfast, lunch, and dinner to survivors. The meals are prepared by local restaurants with…

Beware vaccine scams Jackson County Website Scammers try to exploit eagerness for COVID-19 vaccine 21 January 2021Author: Mark Decker, CIO Be wary of emails, online ads, social media posts, or phone calls promising early vaccine access. Scammers know that some people are desperate to get the COVID-19 vaccine ASAP, and…

Effective January 1, 2021, the temporary hotel shelters previously managed by the Red Cross are now operated by the Oregon Dept of Human Services. Wildfire survivors should call 833-669-0554 for help with hotel or meal issues. When you call, the operator will ask you several questions so they can route…

Wildfire debris cleanup status Step 2 cleanup will occur in two phases In Step 2, cleanup crews hired by the State will remove ash, debris, and hazard trees from burned properties. Cleanup will occur in two tiered phases (described below) beginning in mid-January. Efficiency and safety are top priorites for…

Link to resource page maintained by Jackson County This resource spreadsheet lists many resources and contacts you may find useful.

Wildfire Relief for Farms & Farmworkers

Relief for the Rogue Valley, via Ashland Food Co-op https://ashlandfoodcoop.storebyweb.com/s/1000-1/b?g=CGP-1000-9433 Almeda/Glendower Fire Fund to help families impacted by these recent fires.

Shelter Farmworkers Hurt by Fire, via Our Family Farms https://www.ourfamilyfarms.org/ Immediate and long-term housing for our farmworkers and their families. Will help cover…

Jackson County Rotary Clubs accepting applications Armed with $117,000 funded by Rogue Credit Union and Rotarians, Jackson County’s 10 Rotary clubs have begun accepting applications to replace tools and equipment lost in the recent wildfires by individuals and small businesses.

The United Rotary Clubs of Southern Oregon previously distributed $50,000…

The Hearth, in conjunction with De La Raíz, is offering compassionate listening resources to Almeda, Obenchain and Slater fire survivors. If you know of someone who would like to share their story or just connect with someone who can sit with them and listen in person or on Zoom, they…

Community Support Group to Keep Southern Oregon Strong

Our community is facing unprecedented challenges and a long recovery process after the recent devastating fires and ongoing pandemic. Phoenix Counseling Center is creating a safe space for community members to come together to support each other during these difficult times.

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Call 800-985-5990 (Spanish Press 2) or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 (for Spanish text “Hablamos” to 66746) to connect with a trained crisis counselor. SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides free, 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Stress, anxiety, and other…