Almeda Fire

Resources
MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center):
The center is staffed by representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where FEMA, insurance agencies, the Red Cross, city representatives and other agencies will be on-site from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. Click Here for More Info

The resources below will be updated as response efforts change – last updated September 29, 2020 at 12:52 PM.

Ashland is coordinating resources, volunteers and donations with the regional emergency response network through roguevalley.recovers.org. Rogue Valley Recovers is the centralized site for needs, donations, and volunteers. In addition, the City of Ashland has set up a resource and referral line at 541-552-2500 or you can email ashlandresponse@ashland.or.us.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

Jackson County: https://jacksoncountyor.org/emergency/Resources/Citizen-Alert

Ashland Nixle Alert System: ashland.or.us/nixle

GET ASSISTANCE

MARC (Multi-Agency Resource Center):
The center is staffed by representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), where FEMA, insurance agencies, the Red Cross, city representatives and other agencies will be on-site from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week. The center is located at Central Medford High School, 815 S Oakdale Ave. Spanish speaking FEMA representatives will be available. (Also opening will be the Phoenix Civic Center, Talent Elementary School and the River House in Shady Cove – hours to be determined.)

FEMA: Register for Assistance: disasterassistance.gov/ or 1800.621.3362, Applications are due November 19, 2020; How to apply for FEMA assistance Flier; View the FEMA Fact Sheet with information about how why you may have been declared ineligible for assistance.

​Rogue Valley Recovers: roguevalley.recovers.org/ Are you in need of assistance? Fill out of the “I Have a Need” form on the Rogue Valley Preparedness Hub.

Access Fire Relief Program: Call (541) 414-0309 or email firerelief@accesshelps.org more info at accesshelps.org/

FOOD RESOURCES

Ashland Chamber of Commerce: check the Chamber website for a list of Ashland restaurants providing free meals.

OSF Hay Patton Rehearsal Center: Beginning at noon on 9/12, local restaurants will be providing meals to the community at the Hay Patton Rehearsal Center (HPRC) at OSF. The entrance to HPRC is located on Enders Alley, between 1st and 2nd (behind Waterstone). All are welcome. There will be access to wifi and places to charge devices. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Free meals for all in Ashland from 11 AM-1:00 PM:
Ashland Middle School – 100 Walker Avenue Ashland, OR
Ashland High School – 201 South Mountain Ave Ashland, OR
​Free meals for all in Medford from 11 AM-12:30 PM:
North Medford High School – 1900 Keene Way Dr. Medford, OR
Jefferson Elementary School – 333 Holmes Ave. Medford, OR
Howard Elementary School – 286 Mace Rd. Medford, OR
Jackson Elementary School – 713 Summit Ave. Medford, OR
Oak Grove Elementary School – 2838 W. Main St. Medford, OR
Roosevelt Elementary School – 1212 Queen Anne Ave. Medford, OR
Ashland Christian Fellowship Shelter: 50 W Hersey; Providing day time shelter, food, hot meals and clothing

Breadboard Restaurant: 744 N Main St, Ashland; Free prepared to-go meals to anyone impacted by the fire

Ashland Emergency Food Bank: 560 Clover Lane Ashland, Ashland, Oregon 97520. M-F 9:30-12:30. 541-488-9544, ashlandefb.org/for-services

Food Stamp Benefit Replacement: Information PDF

Teresa McCormick Center: 2500 S Pacific Hwy (left on Bear Creek Corporation Dr – Harry and David Offices); Hours: General food pantry hours: Mondays 2 pm to 4:30 pm and Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm; For latest updates PLEASE visit our FB page!! https://www.facebook.com/TeresaMcCormickCenter

CLOTHING, BEDDING & HOUSEHOLD RESOURCES

Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity: If you are a fire victim and in need of the If you are in need of the following items (Dressers, Couches, Recliners, Chairs, Dining Table Sets, Lamps, End & Coffee Tables and, Bunk Beds.), email your information to programs@roguevalleyhabitat.org. as soon as we receive donated items and have an inventory, we will contact you to schedule an appointment to shop. If you have questions, email programs@roguevalleyhabitat.org or call us at 541-779-1983. Furnishings will be provided at no cost to fire victims. We are unable to arrange pickups for Furniture Center donations at this time.

Goodwill is receiving donations (more info below), quarantining for safety, and 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 Chevrolet, 2045 Highway 99, Ashland, Mon-Sat, 7:30 AM – 5:00 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, 9:30 AM – 5 PM.
Fire impacted people may take as much as they want for free, no voucher needed.
Ashland Chamber of Commerce: check the Chamber website for a list of Ashland businesses providing clothes/supplies

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

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

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 PLEASE visit our FB page!! https://www.facebook.com/TeresaMcCormickCenter

Rogue Valley Recovers: roguevalley.recovers.org/
Are you in need of assistance? Fill out of the “I Have a Need” form on the Rogue Valley Preparedness Hub.

See below for drop-off locations

HOUSING & FINANCIAL RELIEF

​Please see emergency shelter information below for immediate needs

Access Hotel Vouchers: Access has a dedicated fire relief hotline and can assist with hotel vouchers on a case by case basis: Call (541) 414-0309 or email firerelief@accesshelps.org

Access Housing Connection Portal: For those in need of temporary housing or would like to provide temporary housing: accesshelps.org/housingconnection/​

St. Vincent de Paul Hotel Vouchers: Call 541-772-3828 Monday – Friday 10 AM – 1 PM

Oregon Wildlife Damage Housing Relief: support to low income individuals (at or under 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines): oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/program-wildfire-damage-housing-relief.aspx

Prorated Property Tax Application: Applications must be filed with the Assessor’s office within 60 days of the damage or by June 30 of the tax year (2020-21), whichever is later (ORS 308.425). Applications are available outside our office at 10 S. Oakdale, Room 300. They can be completed and placed in the marked box located on the wall outside our door. jacksoncountyor.org/assessor/General/News-Information/almeda-south-obenchain-greenway-mm-24-et-al-fires-disaster-tax-relief-1

Wildlife Relief Fund: The Oregon Association of Realtors is providing $500K in grants. Grants will be jointly payable to applicant and mortgage lender or landlord. Deadline for application submission is November 15, 2020. Apply here: https://oregonrealtors.org/local_news/fire-evacuation-resources-by-county/

SO Coalition for Racial Equality Emergency Housing Funds: call 541-819-0560 or email southernoregonequiry@gmail.com

Information for Renters Affected by Wildfires: PDF Download

Wildfire-related Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) – For more information, applications, and instructions, visit the Oregon Employment Department at www.oregon.gov/EMPLOY/Disaster. Applications must be received by Oct. 23, 2020. People already receiving other unemployment benefits (UI, PUA, etc.) are not eligible for DUA.

U.S. Small Business Administration – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Oregon businesses and residents. Contact Virtual Business Recovery Center and Virtual Disaster Loan Outreach Center, 7 days/week, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EDT, FOCWAssistance@sba.gov, (800) 659-2955.