Wildfire Recovery Spotlights

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The 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds brought widespread devastation to communities across Oregon, destroying homes, displacing families, and reshaping entire towns. In the aftermath, Oregonians came together to begin the long process of rebuilding and recovery.

Through Oregon Housing and Community Services’ (OHCS) Disaster Recovery and Resilience (DRR) division, several programs and partnerships were launched to help survivors heal, rebuild, and recover from the disasters.

On this page, we celebrate the resilience, courage, and success of those who participated in these programs. Below you will find stories of loss, perseverance, and triumph.

We invite you to explore these stories and see firsthand how these efforts are making a difference, one home and one household at a time.

Explore the stories

Click an image below to read each survivor’s journey.

Still recovering from the 2020 Labor Day wildfires? We are here to help.

If you are a homeowner, renter, or first-time homebuyer affected by the 2020 Labor Day Disasters, support is still available through ReOregon, a federally funded grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). ReOregon has programs to help 2020 wildfire survivors find stable and affordable housing.

To learn more about eligibility, program options, or how to apply, email us at housingsupport@reoregon.org or call the ReOregon Call Center at 877-510-6800 or 541-250-0938.  

Please share this information and help bring hope to others as we rebuild Oregon’s communities together.

OHCS wants to ensure that everyone has access to its information and programs. If you would like this information in a different language, please email Language.Access@hcs.oregon.gov.