Federal Disaster Relief Approved for Southern Oregon Flooding Recovery

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Federal disaster relief is coming to Southern Oregon to support recovery from devastating flooding and severe weather events that impacted Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties in March. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), welcome the approval of Governor Tina Kotek's request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The declaration unlocks federal funding for state, Tribal, and local governments to address damages sustained from flooding, landslides, and other impacts during the storms.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's request for a Major Disaster Declaration for Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.
  • The approval of the Major Disaster Declaration unlocks federal funding for state, Tribal, and local governments to address damages sustained from flooding, landslides, and other impacts during the storms.
  • The funding will be provided on a cost-sharing basis to help Oregonians recover from the destructive natural disaster.
  • Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), welcome the approval of the Governor's request for federal aid for Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.

Key statistics:

  • The Major Disaster Declaration was approved for Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.
  • The declaration unlocks federal funding for state, Tribal, and local governments to address damages sustained from flooding, landslides, and other impacts during the storms.
  • The funding will be provided on a cost-sharing basis to help Oregonians recover from the destructive natural disaster.
  • The federal aid will support recovery efforts in Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties.
  • The funding will also support individual assistance and hazard mitigation grant programs.

Statistics:

  • **Total number of counties impacted:** 3 (Coos, Curry, and Douglas)

+ These counties experienced devastating flooding and severe weather-related events in March

  • **Federal funding unlocked:** Yes, through the Major Disaster Declaration
  • **Cost-sharing basis:** Federal funding will be provided on a cost-sharing basis to help Oregonians recover from the destructive natural disaster
  • **Total damages sustained:** Not specified

Sources:

  • * * Merkley, Wyden, Hoyle: Federal Disaster Relief Coming to Southern Oregon Flooding Recovery * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) welcome the approval of Oregon Governor Tina Kotek's request for a Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
  • https://www.wyden.senate.gov/news/press-releases/merkley-wyden-hoyle-federal-disaster-relief-coming-to-southern-oregon-flooding-recovery