This week marks one year since the historic Labor Day wildfires. The lives of so many Oregonians were forever altered by this disaster, and I continue to think about the communities who are still recovering and rebuilding.
This story does a great job of sharing one community's story, one year later:
https://www.oregonlive.com/.../everyone-is-in-crisis...
During this year's session, the Legislature approved more than $600 million to support the communities affected by the September 2020 wildfires, help reduce the effects of future wildfires, and increase community resiliency in the face of climate changes. The Oregon House is maintaining its Special Committee On Wildfire Recovery to keep tabs on the progress to revitalize and restore hard-hit communities. We will keep working together with communities to overcome this disaster.
If you live in one of the impacted communities and need support, please know that these resources are available 24/7:
* Disaster Distress Helpline: call or text 800-985-5990 for immediate crisis counseling related to a disaster.
* Safe+Strong Oregon can connect you with help in your immediate area: call 800-923-HELP (4357) or visit safestrongoregon.org/mental-and-emotional-health
* Visit the American Red Cross for resources on recovering emotionally from a disaster: rdcrss.org/3l3vmW7
Finally, to all Oregonians, please stay safe and informed about ongoing wildfire risks. There are 27 active fires throughout the state, and we know the threat is only increased by drought and unpredictable weather patterns brought about by climate change.
For more information, go to Oregon Wildfire Response and Recovery here: https://wildfire.oregon.gov/...
Original source can be found here.
