Aid and Assistance
Additional Resources:
Replacing Lost or Missing Documents
FEMA - Reasons why FEMA may have found you Ineligible (Fact Sheet)
Local Aid
Santiam Service Integration Team
If you are in need of basic resources such as food, clothing, personal care items, pet supplies, etc. the
Santiam SIT can help. The SIT was formed in partnership with Santiam Hospital, school districts, faith groups, non-profits, social service agencies, local clubs, government agencies, businesses, and community members to meet the needs of the community. Contact the SIT at 503-409-3652 or via email at sitmobile@saintiamhospital.org.
Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund
The
Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund (SCWRF) was established by the Santiam Service Integration Team (SIT) to help in recovery efforts for those affected by the Beachie Creek Fire.
Funds are designated for assistance needed to rebuild and restore residency in the Santiam Canyon. Requests for immediate needs such as food, clothing and other assistance should be directed to the Santiam SIT.
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
Requests for basic living needs such as clothing, household items, personal care items, baby items, etc. can be emailed to
liveunited@unitedwaymwv.org. Please be as specific as possible with requests
If you have questions, please call 503-363-1651 or visit the
United Way website or
Facebook page.
Marion Polk Food Share
503-581-3855
Federal Emergency Aid (FEMA)
If you tried to get help from FEMA by applying for disaster assistance and were found to be ineligible, you can still appeal. Often, it's just a matter of supplying extra documentation or information.
Find out how to appeal a FEMA decision. Meanwhile, if you have insurance, you should make a list of damaged or lost items and contact your insurance company if you haven't already.
Additional Resources:
Assistance for Paying for Prescriptions
Mental Health Resources
Marion County Psychiatric Crisis Center – Services available 24/7
(503) 585-4949
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Lines for Life: Safe + Strong – Services available 24/7
800-923-4357 (800-923-HELP)
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Marion County Warm Line – M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(503) 798-5605
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Woodburn Mental Health Services – 7 days per week, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
976 N. Pacific Hwy., Woodburn (no appointment necessary)
(503) 981-5851
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Youth & Family Crisis Services – 7 days per week, M-F 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and S-S 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(503) 576-HOPE (4673)
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Wildfire Survivors – Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Anthony Hall, Sublimity
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
For people who are on SNAP and have lost their food due to the wildfires, they can have up to $200 of their SNAP benefits reloaded onto their cards. Please, if you are in that situation, please contact the local Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) office and fill out a short form stating the what food that was they lost and the impact from how they were impacted by the fires. You do not need to go to your local ODHS office, you can visit the office most convenient to you. go to the one closest, if you have been evacuated.
Hazardous Materials
While it’s recommended to work with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, there may be residents who decide to clean up their properties on their own. Exercise caution if going this route.
Hazardous materials such as household cleaning products, paint, batteries, gasoline, contaminated fuel, and damaged fuel containers need to be safely handled to protect the environment and human health.
Properly dispose of hazardous waste at the
Marion County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, located at 3250 Deer Park Drive in Salem. If you have questions about hazardous waste, please contact Marion County Environmental Services at (503) 588-5169 or
environmentalservices@co.marion.or.us.
