Regional News: Oregon Summit on Wildfire Recovery

SOREDI is registered to attend this free Oregon Summit on Wildfire Recovery in Eugene. With the extensive funding we were able to help facilitate soon after the fires, there is still so much more to do! We are constantly advocating and working toward getting economic revitalization back to the communities affected in our region. We look forward to discovering new information and resources available as we hear from the multiple communities involved in recovery.

Keynote: Marion Mollegen McFadden, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Community Planning & Development, United States Department of Housing & Urban Development

Communities in Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Jackson, Clackamas, Klamath, Marion, and Douglas counties were devastated by the Labor Day wildfires of 2020. They all face years of recovery work. As we begin the fourth year of recovery from these wildfires, leaders, managers, and policymakers from across the state are gathering for this wildfire recovery summit to assess progress and learn from each other. Each affected community has approached recovery differently with varying levels of success, creating fertile ground for learning and significant opportunities to share lessons learned and improve efficiency swiftly by adjusting current practices.

Summit Highlights:

– Presentation and discussion regarding Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding

– In-depth discussion about how agencies and non-profits can work better together

– Case studies to learn about what’s working in multiple jurisdictions

– Informal time to meet others working on recovery across the state

– Focus on opportunities for state and local policy changes to support recovery

Click here to learn more. Attending the Summit requires a no-cost registration. Attendance will be capped at 175 people, so please register early to secure your seat.