Active Funding Needs

AT A GLANCE

  • Oregon has 91 active fires

  • 18 of those fires are classified as Large

  • Over 1.5M acres have burned

RESOURCES FOR DISTRIBUTION

CURRENT ACTIVATION AND RECOVERING COMMUNITIES

This map is not representative of all current or past disasters. This map shows only disasters around which ODFN is currently Activated or recently concluded an Activation, particularly if funding and resource needs are still present. The map also indicates disasters that ODFN is Currently Watching.

Activation = Yellow on the map 

Currently Watching = Blue on the map

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Any disasters the Network is/has Activated on will be detailed below.

ODFN recognizes there are many organizations supporting disaster response and recovery. Any named organizations should be noted as examples, rather than an exhaustive list for any given disaster or initiative. As with any financial decision, any organizations or individuals interested in donating or providing funding are encouraged to do their own due diligence and research first.

SELECT DISASTERS - CURRENTLY WATCHING

There are currently 91 active wildfires burning in Oregon - 18 of which are classified as Large. Over 1.5 million acres have been affected. Any activations will be posted here.

UPDATED October 1 

  • Bottom Creek, Coos County (near Coos Bay, OR)

  • Whiskey Creek, Hood River County (near Cascade Locks, OR)

Merryman Disaster (Klamath County)

Current Activation

Last updated 6/25/2024: The Merryman Disaster is currently impacting about 35 residents, including children, in Klamath Falls in Klamath County. Water infiltration beneath residences has resulted in the deterioration of foundations and led to related complications ranging from structural damage to mold exposure to acute concerns of tree damage from oversaturated trees and further collapse or partial collapse of homes.

The following information has been supplied in coordination with Klamath Lake LTRG - a local CBO providing case management and coordinating with other public, philanthropic, private, and nonprofit partners and vendors. The Merryman Disaster has several critical needs that require funding. Firstly, there is an urgent safety and health concern due to mold infestation under and inside the affected homes. Immediate remediation is necessary until crawl spaces and the entire underside of the homes can be addressed. This will ensure that clients can reside in a clean and safe environment.

Secondly, some impacted homes face imminent danger from oversaturated trees. These trees are deteriorating from the inside out due to water issues, and there is a real risk of them falling onto clients’ homes if not removed. Urgent tree removal is essential to mitigate this hazard.

Lastly, repairing fences is crucial. Ensuring that animals and children can safely remain in their yards while keeping potential threats out is a priority. Funding for these needs will directly contribute to the well-being and safety of the affected community.

To contribute to offset the impact of this disaster, please contact KLLTRG’s Director Michelle Crane at mcrane@klltrg.org, or ODFN’s Manager and Community Liaison Kristin Moanahan at kristin@kelleynonprofitconsulting.com

Impacted Residents Concerns (from EOC Report re: Merryman Hydrological Event):

  •  “Fear of the house collapsing due to the accumulation of water under the house.” 

  •  “Depression and anxiety to think that I have to evacuate and people might loot my belongings and destroy my house.” 

Winter Storm, January 2024 (Multiple Counties)

Recent Past Activation, Winter and Spring 2024

Last updated 2/2/2024: A winter storm blanketed many parts of the state in ice mid-January, resulting in Governor Kotek declaring a state of emergency across Oregon. Over 100k individuals in over 10 counties experienced power outages, which in turn caused a loss of food, affected drinking water in at least one county, and led to at least 15 deaths from hypothermia and severe weather related events. Significant economic losses were also incurred, impacting nonprofits and several Tribal jurisdictions. Organizations serving unhoused populations were stretched beyond capacity as they worked overtime to provide shelter from the life threatening weather. Contact us to learn more about specific funding needs.

Golden Fire, July 2023 (Klamath County)

Recent Past Activation, ended Sept 2023

Last updated 3/29/2024: The Golden Fire destroyed 43 homes leaving nearly 100 people without shelter, many of whom are now camping on their properties in tents and some with mobile campers. The estimated total cost for recovery is $800,000. This was not state or federally declared so public sector resources are limited. Klamath Lake Long-Term Recovery Group is spearheading a collaborative response to and recovery for this disaster with significant support from many partners including: Team Rubicon for debris clean up (completed); Cascade Comprehensive Care providing case management support, as well as local partners like Relief Angels and The Stronghold, and sector expertise from Oregon Department of Health Services, OR-VOAD, Klamath County, 211, and others. Klamath Lake Long Term Recovery Group is in need of funding for case management and other staff, outreach, and a truck capable of delivering a variety of case management needs (e.g. water heaters) which will be ongoing during recovery. Currently, about two dozen fire survivors are in case management. Contact us to learn more about specific funding needs.

Flood and Winter Storm (Tillamook County)

Last updated 2/15/2024: Tillamook County experienced two disasters in quick succession - the flooding in December 2023 destroyed roads and completely displaced an unhoused population of 60+ individuals, whose permanent campsite was completely underwater with a loss of tents (individual’s only shelter) and other possessions. Less than two months later the winter storm of January 2024 affected the entire state, leading to an emergency declaration from the Governor. This same unhoused population had to navigate freezing temperatures and local nonprofits quickly depleted resources and funding addressing the needs of this vulnerable population. Contact us to learn more about specific funding needs.

PAST ACTIVATIONS

  • Cedar Creek Fire, Lane County

  • Lookout Fire, Lane County

  • Smith River Complex Fire, Josephine and Curry Counties

CRITICAL NEEDS

Oregon Disaster Funders Network listens to our communities to fully understand their needs—in the short- and long-term—and prepare for future disasters using a resilience, relationship-centered lens.

  • Food, water, shelter: Our established relationships with the nonprofits and CBOs on the ground in communities across Oregon ensures that we know exactly who to contact when disaster strikes.

  • Case management, resource allocation, mental health resources are all part of the process.

  • We understand that when the initial media attention quiets down, there is still so much to be done. The ODFNetwork has long standing relationships with Long-Term Recovery Groups and other key providers of case management and individual survivor and community needs throughout the state.

  • We work with disaster resilience educators, community organizers, survivors, and professionals from the public and private sectors who share the same goal - making a more resilient Oregon.

To learn more about activated disasters and specific funding needs, please contact us.

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