Please visit the Office of Homeland Security for more information regarding hurricane relief efforts here in Oregon.
For information specific to Oregon Housing and Community Services involvement with hurricane relief, please contact:
Kim DeMarcus
503.986.0975 E-mail Community Resources Programs
Seeking waivers for current eligibility criteria to provide housing assistance to evacuees.
Seeking reallocation of food boxes to evacuees should Oregon be asked to serve as a site for temporary shelter.
Housing Programs
Seeking information from our Housing Partners and property managers on vacant Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME units that might be made available for housing families. (Sample Property Vacancy Information)
Seeking waivers of HOME requirements to facilitate rental and deposit assistance to evacuees.
Oregon Commission for Voluntary Action & Service /AmeriCorps
Members in the State Service Corps, which is sponsored by the Red Cross, are receiving their initial orientation and training in disaster response so that they can be ready to serve when the early stage community volunteers begin returning to their homes.
OHCS Will Post Continual Updates Here
We will be providing additional information as it becomes available.
