Public Notice: Disaster Recovery

The Disaster Recovery and Resilience (DRR) Division of OHCS was founded in response to the massive destruction of the 2020 Labor Day wildfires and straight-line winds. DRR focuses primarily on a series of programs, called ReOregon, funded by a federal Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR).

This page provides information about public meetings, environmental notices, and opportunities for public comment related to ReOregon’s federally funded recovery efforts.

Public participation is important for shaping decisions that impact Oregon’s recovery and are a key step in planning and implementing Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)-funded programs.

Opportunities for public input

OHCS DRR offers multiple ways for community members, local leaders, and stakeholders to stay informed and provide feedback:

Public meetings – Scheduled events where residents can learn about funding decisions, program updates, and policy changes. These hearings provide an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback on disaster recovery efforts.
Public comment periods – Open comment periods allow community members to submit feedback on proposed recovery projects, policy changes, and funding allocations before key decisions are made.
Environmental Notices – Notifications about federally funded projects that may have environmental impacts. These notices ensure transparency and provide details on environmental assessments and compliance requirements.

Notice types

Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds

The Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds informs the public that ReOregon is requesting funding for disaster recovery projects under the CDBG-DR program. These projects have been found to have no significant impact on the environment.

This notice gives community members a chance to review and give feedback on how HUD funds will be used. The public has seven days to submit comments before the funds are released.

Early notice and review of projects in areas at risk of flooding

The Early Notice and Public Review of a Proposed Activity in a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Designated Floodplain or Wetland informs the public about projects in federally designated floodplains or wetlands under disaster recovery programs. Managing these areas helps prevent unsafe stormwater runoff. This notice gives the public 15 days to share their comments on the use of HUD funding.

Notices of impact and release of funds

The Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Request Release for Funds is for projects that need an environmental review, and the review shows no harm to the human environment. Sharing this information offers transparency and gives the public time to submit thoughts and comments for 15 days about the use of HUD funding.

Current Public Notices

PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS

Canby Community Emergency Sheltering

The Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds notifies the public about the request for release of funds for Planning, Infrastructure, and Economic Revitalization Program project. Sharing this information offers transparency and gives the public time to submit thoughts and comments for 7 days about the project and the use of HUD funding. Public comments will be accepted until November 10, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Pacific. If you would like to provide feedback, please email, pier@hcs.oregon.gov.

November 3, 2026

Oregon Housing and Community Services

725 Summer Street NE, Suite B

Salem, OR 97301-1266

800-453-5511

On or about November 12, 2026 the Oregon Housing and Community Services will submit a request to the HUD for the release of Community Development Block Grant -Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds under Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to undertake a project known as Canby Community Emergency Shelteringfor the purpose of purchasing and installing permanent diesel standby generators, transfer switches, associated conduit and wiring, and concrete generator pads at two community emergency sheltering facilities within the City of Canby.

At the Canby Adult Center (1520 N Holly Street, Canby, Oregon 97013 | Tax Lot 31E28CD 01700), one permanent 100 kW / 125 kVA diesel standby generator with a 203.1-gallon internal fuel tank would be installed along the western boundary of the main facility within an existing developed area consisting of asphalt pavement, maintained landscaping, and utility infrastructure. Installation would include a concrete pad no larger than approximately 15 feet by 15 feet, transfer switch installation, trenching for conduit and wiring, and a security fence with screening material surrounding the generator. Excavation associated with pad construction and trenching would be less than 24 inches deep and confined to previously developed or disturbed portions of the site. Some disturbance of ornamental landscaping and an existing flower bed may occur as part of trenching activities. The concrete pad would be constructed entirely within an area with existing asphalt.

At the Clackamas County Fair & Event Center (694 NE 4th Avenue, Canby, Oregon 97013 (Tax Lot 31E33 00100)., one permanent 600 kW / 750 kVA diesel standby generator with a 1001-gallon internal fuel tank would be installed adjacent to the southwest corner of the multipurpose building currently under construction. The construction of this building is not a component of the PIER project; its funding and implementation occurred separately from the generator installation project. The PIER-funded scope is limited to the design, purchase, and installation of the standby generator, transfer switch, associated conduit and wiring, concrete generator pad, and associated utility connections. Installation would include a concrete pad, transfer switch, trenching for conduit and wiring, and associated utility connections. Ground disturbance would occur within previously graded and disturbed portions of the property with existing asphalt or road gravel and excavation depths would remain less than 24 inches. The project scope does not include an emergency supply cache, battery storage system, new occupied structures, separate freestanding aboveground or underground storage tanks, or expansion of shelter facilities. The installation of a permanent generation at each facility will not change the size or capacity of the infrastructure on site by more than 20% or involve a land use change. Estimated funding will be $700,000.00.

The activities proposed are categorically excluded under HUD regulations at 24 CFR Part 58 from National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements. An Environmental Review Record (ERR) that documents the environmental determinations for this project is on file at Oregon Housing and Community Services, 725 Summer Street NE, Suite B, Salem, OR 97301-1266, PIER@hcs.oregon.gov or 877-510-6800 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 5 P.M.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to Craig Shumate, OHCS Environmental Review Specialist, at pier@hcs.oregon.gov. All comments received by November 10, 2026, will be considered by OHCS prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION

The Oregon Housing and Community Services certifies to HUD that Ryan Vanden Brink in their capacity as Assistant Director of Production Disaster Recovery and Resilience consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. HUD’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows Oregon Housing and Community Services to use Program funds.

OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS

HUD will accept objections to its release of fund and the OHCS’s certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the OHCS; (b) the OHCS has omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by HUD; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58,Sec. 58.76) and shall be emailed to HUD at Portland_RROF@hud.gov Attention: Community Planning and Development. Potential objectors should contact HUD at (971) 222-2618 to verify the actual last day of the objection period.

Ryan Vanden Brink

Assistant Director of Production Disaster Recovery and Resilience

Grant Number: B-21-DZ-41-0001

Funding Amount: $700,000.00