Resources for Wildfire Victims

If you have been evacuated, experienced damage or are struggling because of wildfire or smoke, help is available. You do not have to navigate the next steps alone.

1. Find personalized wildfire assistance
   The Oregon Department of Human Services can connect wildfire survivors with food, shelter and other recovery resources. Call 833-669-0554 anytime; interpreters are available.
   Get help after an Oregon wildfire

2. Call 211 for local help
   Call 211, text your ZIP code to 898211, or search online for current information about evacuation shelters, transportation, food, clean-air centers, financial assistance, animal services and debris cleanup.
   Find wildfire resources through 211info

3. Find a safe place to stay
   Red Cross shelters provide a safe place, meals, essential supplies, health services and emotional support. You can receive services at a shelter even if you do not stay overnight.
   Find an open Red Cross shelter

4. Check evacuation information and fire conditions
   Oregon’s Wildfire Response and Recovery website includes evacuation information, an interactive fire map, road and air-quality updates, recovery guidance and other official resources.
   Visit Oregon’s wildfire information hub

5. Find food assistance
   Oregon Food Bank’s searchable directory can help you locate nearby food pantries, free-food markets and meal sites. Because fires and power outages may change operating hours, call the location before visiting when possible.
   Find food near you

6. Replace food purchased with SNAP benefits
   If food bought with SNAP benefits was destroyed by wildfire or spoiled during a related power outage, you may qualify for replacement benefits. Requests generally must be made promptly, so contact ODHS as soon as possible.
   Learn about SNAP replacement benefits

7. Get help with an insurance claim
   Contact your insurance company as soon as possible, save receipts for lodging, meals and other evacuation expenses, and photograph damage when officials say it is safe. Oregon’s consumer advocates can answer insurance questions at 888-877-4894.
   Find Oregon wildfire insurance guidance

8. Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
   Check current air quality, limit smoke exposure and learn how to create cleaner air indoors. Children, older adults, pregnant people and those with heart or lung conditions may be especially vulnerable.
   Find Oregon wildfire and smoke guidance
   Check current air quality

9. Find help for animals and livestock
   Oregon provides resources for pet and livestock evacuation, animal care, feed assistance and recovery programs for farmers and ranchers affected by wildfire.
   Find animal and agricultural wildfire resources

10. Talk with someone about the emotional impact
    Wildfire loss and evacuation can be frightening and overwhelming. For free, confidential emotional support, call Lines for Life at 800-923-4357 or call or text 988. Support is available around the clock.
    Connect with Lines for Life

If you are in immediate danger: Call 911 and follow all evacuation instructions from local officials. Do not return to an evacuated area until authorities have said it is safe.