SOUTHERN OREGON FIRE INFO 2020

for those displaced + for those who want to be of service

** updated every 24 hours - last update = 10:30pm PST Saturday 9/12/20  **

To report new info, please email aimee.a.arnold@gmail.com or click here for FB messenger

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EMERGENCY RESOURCES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

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• Latest evacuation map: https://bit.ly/3mbA2sA
• Evacuation and criminal concerns - 541-774-6800 www.jacksoncountyor.org/sheriff
• Official incident Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/jacksoncountyoregonem
• Emergency Operations/Incident Command - 541-776-7338, almedafire2020@gmail.com
• Enter information on missing family or friends: https://arcg.is/014bzS
• Link for people who evacuated and report themselves as safe: https://arcg.is/14vDXC
• Jackson County Emergency Management https://jacksoncountyor.org/emergency
• Jackson County Citizen Alert sign up http://www.rvem.org/
• Ashland Nixle Alert -- text your ZIP CODE to 888777

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INFO FOR THOSE WHO ARE DISPLACED

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FREE CLOTHING / NON PERISHABLES / SUPPLIES

• El Tapatio, Ashland
• Ashland High School - 201 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, OR 97520 - 9-1pm
• Ashland Elks Lodge  - 255 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520 - 10am-7pm
• The Expo, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point
• Home Depot Phoenix Parking Lot, Phoenix
• South Medford Walmart parking lot, South Medford - 9-5pm
• Cinemark White City Parking Lot, White City
• Living Waters Church off of 3rd and Bartlett in Medford, Oregon
• Compassion Highway Project - 526 E. Main St, Medford
• Thrift Shop by Rogue Retreat - 1116 N. Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501
• Family Nurturing Center - 212 North Oakdale Ave. Medford
• Paddington Station - 125 E Main Street, Ashland
• Spanish Speaking Location -  717 Oak st , Medford OR 97501

FREE SHELTER

• Ashland:  Ashland Middle School, 100 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
• Ashland: Ashland First Presbyterian Church 1615 Clark Ave, Ashland 541-482-3536  Space for 19 people, offering breakfast and dinner along with shelter
• Jville:  Jacksonville Presbyterian Church @425 Middle Street, Jacksonville →  has an emergency indoor shelter and a parking lot with spaces for RVs & trucks. Showers & restrooms available. Supplies, food, and bedding provided and COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
• Medford: First Presbyterian Church @ 85 S. Holly, Medford --  up to 25 individuals Food and bedding will be provided and COVID-19 health and safety measures will be followed. Contact Pastor Murray Richmond at 907-347-3365 to check availability.
• Medford:  The New Life Church of the Nazarene @ 1974 East McAndrews Road, is offering their parking lot with approximately 200 spaces available for vehicles and RVs.  With limited space available, please call 541-779-7777 to check availability.  Restrooms will be available.  Vehicles will only be allowed every third space.
• Medford:  North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, parking lot and gym will be open at 6:30 p.m. tonight (September 9).  Restrooms and showers are available.
• Central Point: Jackson County Expo →  update as of 9/12:  The shelter has no electricity or water, so it will be awhile before we are able to return.  Phones are down, please Do Not Call, we are unable to answer. With limited staff we are unable to reply to  messages left on Facebook in a timely manner.   So please check for most updated information here. ALL animals that were in the Shelter at the time of fire have been placed into foster homes.  We are currently housing some animals from fire victims at the Expo. Yes, if you find a lost animal you may bring it to us at the Expo. You can find us at the Isola arena.
• Central Point: The LDS church in Central Point is accepting any evacuees: 2305 Taylor Rd, Central Point, OR 97502
• Rogue River:  4233 East Evans Creek Road, Rogue River 541-291-2714 *air mattresses, hot food, lots of love
• Rogue River:  Grace Baptist in Rogue River has air mattresses set up for any evacuees. There is a kitchen and bathrooms.
• Grants Pass:  St. Anne’s Church, 1131 NE 10th Street, parking lot available and water and bathrooms call 541-476-2240
• Grants Pass:  Gateway Seventh Day Adventist Church - 4335 Williams Highway
• Grants Pass:  Parkway Christian Center, 229 NE Beacon Dr, Grants Pass OR 97526 → The Red Cross is setting up tents and cots in the parking lot outside of the church
• Grants Pass:  Edgewater Christian Fellowship @ 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass → full shelter + meals

FREE VEHICLE OVERNIGHT PARKING

• Ashland:  Ashland Middle School, 100 Walker Ave, Ashland, OR 97520
• Medford:  St Vincent DePaul, 2424 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford -- We will have 10 overnight parking spaces available starting tomorrow night...Friday September 11th. Due to space restrictions, RV’s will not be allowed.  Showers and laundry, clothing and food will also be available.  Call our office for updates of availability at 541 772-3828.
• Jville: Presbyterian Church, 425 Middle Street

FREE SHOWERS & LAUNDRY

• Courthouse Family Fitness, M-F 9am  7pm and Sa/Sun 12pm -3:30pm → 709 N Phoenix Ave, Medford
• Eagle Point Community Bible Church - hot showers, shampoo, conditioner, soap, towels → 27 S. Shasta Ave, Eagle Point
• The Urban Rest Stop @ St Vincent DePaul, 2424 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford → laundry and shower operations on Tuesdays and Fridays from 8 am until noon.

FREE MEALS

• Free Food Boxes (Veggies!) - *every* Tuesday @10am -- Shepherd of the Valley Church, 600 Beebe Road, Central Point
• St Vincent DePaul, 2424 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford -- Lunch and Groceries available again!  M - F, 11am - 1pm
• Free meals for ALL IN NEED (not just students) 11AM-12:30PM, M - F --> North Medford High School @1900 Keene Way Dr. Medford -- Jefferson Elementary School, @ 33 Holmes Ave. Medford --  Howard Elementary School @ 286 Mace Rd. Medford -- Jackson Elementary School @ 713 Summit Ave. Medford -- Oak Grove Elementary School @ 2838 W. Main St. Medford -- Roosevelt Elementary School @ 1212 Queen Anne Ave. Medford
• Kids Unlimited, Medford - 821 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501 -- Breakfasts & Lunches served
• Edgewater Christian Fellowship @ 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass → full shelter + meals

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Jackson County Mutual Aid Relief Application https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchUcy86NkdfB2KVSgXWoo5mrsBaUl7pIZogglmZ75ZM0rGAA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2TMObCbMwtpRlKKAnWlpYYVdolL-7zafhWocmnNQ-qRY-W_NoTHYZsle0
• Oregon Wildfire Damage Housing Relief: https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/program-wildfire-damage-housing-relief.aspx
• Commercial/ag fire claim tip sheet:                                                                         english → https://dfr.oregon.gov/help/Documents/5334-commercial-ag-wildfire.pdf spanish → https://dfr.oregon.gov/help/Documents/5334-commercial-ag-wildfire-S.pdf
• Register with FEMA call 1-800-621-3362. In order to qualify for assistance, you have to be a Citizen, Non-Citizen National, Qualified Alien, OR PARENT or CUSTODIAN of any of the above. You will need to have your SSN, address, phone number insurance information (type and carrier), and information of when the loss happened due to the fire.
• Rogue Valley Preparedness - ask for what you need $ wise:  https://roguevalley.recovers.org/
• If you’re on unemployment, get this $300 weekly bonus from Fed: https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2020/09/thousands-of-oregonians-are-eligible-for-300-weekly-unemployment-bonuses-heres-what-to-do.html

FIND / HOUSE / BATHE YOUR ANIMALS

• Jackson County Expo →   We are currently housing some animals from fire victims at the Expo. If you find a lost animal you may bring it to us at the Expo at the Isola arena.
• Pet Finder Southern Oregon on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/PetFinderforSouthernOregon/

• Rogue Valley Equestrian Group on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/444953426078982/
• If anyone has any farm animals the Josephine County fair grounds (Grants Pass) is open

• Horse Ranch: 22540 Rickard Road, Bend, Oregon 97702, 541-203-0016
• TailWaggers Rescue:  541-362-1663. Based in Grants Pass.  Deliver in Medford on limited days.  www.tailwaggersrescue.org
• Natures Pet, Ashland by Albertsons -  you can bathe your pets here for free shampoo

GETTING YOUR MAIL:

• Talent and Phoenix Post Offices are closed and with NO mail delivery happening.  You may pick up your mail and packages that have been redirected to:  Medford Carrier Annex, 173 Ehrman Way, Medford.  Hours: Monday-Friday, 11:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 11:00 am-2:00pm.

GETTING TO YOUR HOME:

• Update on 9/11 - Foot traffic in Phoenix is temporarily closed.  To access your home (ONLY if you know your house is still standing) go to the US Cellular Fields where sheriffs are escorting vehicles into the city of Phoenix just so that you can get some belongings and then they will take you back out.  ** You must call in advance or else you will be escorted out of the parking lot.  Call 541-613-5194 to set up a time **
• Update on 9/14 re: When will Phoenix residents able to return permanently to standing homes  >> “As little as 3-4 days, as much as 7-14... sorry it's not more helpful  mayor said the 3-4 in press conference, 7-10 was from Pacific power, 14 could be dependent on safety measures, any criminal investigations, and fire activity.”

GETTING ERRANDS DONE:

• Talent/Phoenix/Ashland - FREE UBER! If you need transportation, for supplies or people, please DM or text me (Levi): 541-701-9737 https://www.facebook.com/levianderson -- Can fit about 5 or so people, and tow up to 5000 lbs if you need.  Available to escort anywhere that is open & safe for anyone who has lost transportation, or needs help grabbing supplies, meds, etc.
• Ask for assistance here >> “I have a need”  >>  https://roguevalley.recovers.org/

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL SUPPORT

• Alcoholics Anonymous https://medfordareaaa.org/meetings/ or 24 hour hotline 541-732-1850

• Sacred Heart Mass Schedule https://sacredheartchurchmedford.as.me/mass-times

• Grace Point Fellowship https://gracepointoregon.org/

RESTAURANTS SUPPORTING DISPLACED

• Hither
• Masala
• Falafel
• Republic
• Northwest Pizza
• Sammich
• Remix
• Smithfields
• Alchemy
• Winchester Inn

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INFO FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO BE OF SERVICE

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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR THOSE DISPLACED

• Ashland:  Carpenter Hall - 15 Pioneer Street - flashlights, first aid supplies, N95 smoke masks, Gloves, Batteries, Razors, Electric tea Kettles, Wipes (all kinds), Diapers (adult/baby), Tampons/Pads, Snacks/Treats, Water, Hair Ties
• Ashland:  Elks Club - 255 East Main Street - Bleach, Sunscreen, Lip Balm, Bug Spray, Baseball Caps, Foot powder, Clorox wipes, Inflatable Mattresses, Hand Sanitizer, Box Fans, Baby Bottles, Baby Formula, Baby diapers, new undergarments (all sized children and adult), New Socks (all sized children and adult), Toiletries (shampoo, facewash, soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes), NEW bed pillows, NEW blankets, towels
• Ashland:  Ashland High School + All Ashland Schools, donation drop today from 9-1pm:  Water! Grocery Gift Cards, Toiletries & Hygiene products, Diapers & Wipes, Bikes (in good condition, all sizes), Tents & Sleeping Bags (in good condition), Air Mattresses (that hold air) -- no more clothes accepted
• Ashland:  Ashland Emergency Food Bank - 560 Clover Lane - Perishable and non perishable food items
• Ashland:  Flipside/RedCross - 255 Helman St #5, Ashland, OR 97520  → coordinating hot meals and a resource drop off center. Collecting water, clothing that is  labeled sizes, books, toys, simple art supplies, non Personable food, cookies, comfort food, washed good conditioned bedding (no pillows)
• North Ashland: 223 Maple Street (Drop off at side yard/drive way) →  Rogue Valley Mutual Aid Supply (Drop off 09/09 09/10 2:30PM- 30PM)'.
• South Ashland: 770 Faith St (Drop off at driveway on Wine St) → Rogue Valley Mutual Aid Supply .(Drop off 09/09 09/10 2:30PM- 30PM)
• Phoenix:  Home Depot Phoenix Parking Lot, Friday 9/11 needs → Water bottles, water jugs/containers, hand sanitizer, Disinfectant wipes, masks, Non perishable foods, Diapers, baby formula, Blankets, menstrual supplies, Speeling bags/pads, tents, pet food, toilet paper, first aid supplies, cell phone chargers
• Medford: St Vincent de Paul,  2424 N. Pacific Hwy, Medford  -- Thurs - Sat, 10am - 3:30pm.
• Medford: YMCA Parking Lot 522 West 6th St -- Rogue Valley Mutual Aid Supply  (Drop off 09/09 09/10 2:30PM- 6:30PM)'.
• Medford:  Rogue Retreat - 1116 N. Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501 →  accepting clothing
• Medford:  Compassion Highway - 526 E. Main St, Medford → Food, water, clothes, shoes,hygiene products, blankets , Dog and cat food, gas vouchers, sleeping bags, email Compassionhighwayproject@gmail.com or our paypal at that email
• Medford:  Living Waters @ 360 E Jackson Street - 9/12/20 needs: Water bottles, hand wipes/sanitizer, masks, ready to eat non perishable food, diapers, formula, blankets, pads/tampons, sleeping bags, tents, pet food, toilet paper, cell phone chargers, first aid kits
• Medford:  1550 Rossanley Drive, Medford → Blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, Tents, baby products, Diapers, Baby Food, Kid Games, Coloring Books, Crayons/Pencils, Clothes, Sweaters, Water, Snacks, Food, Cold & Cough meds, hygiene products, soap, detergent, batteries, first aid kits, flashlights, camping gear, portable cell phone chargers, car chargers, gas money/gas cards
• Medford:  Kids Unlimited @ 821 N. Riverside Drive, Medford 9am-3pm M - F.  Items needed:    Temporary rentals for housing, Non-perishable food items,  Personal hygiene supplies for children and adults, Diapers, Bedding, Furniture, Household items, Towels and linens, Children's clothing, Gift cards for food and family needs, Monetary contributions to assist family needs and services.
• Medford:  2730 W Stewart ave Medford , spanish speaking
• White City:  By Cinemark Movie Theatre -  7501 Crater Lake Hwy, White City OR 97503
• Central Point:  Jackson County Expo→ update on 9/12 → laundry soap, pillows, pillowcases, blankets, socks, underwear, hairbrushes, flip-flops, large shampoo and conditioner, paper towels, tissue, washcloths, and towels. Donations can be brought to the Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point, OR -- Enter through gate 2
• Central Point:  First Presbyterian Church, Central Point 2:30-6:30pm
• Central Point: Higs Gym in Central Point at 2744 Taylor Road.
• Grants Pass:  Gateway Seventh Day Adventist Church - 4335 Williams Highway → RVs Tents, Trailers, Donations
• Grants Pass:  Parkway Christian Center, 229 NE Beacon Dr, Grants Pass OR 97526 → towels, face cloths, blankets, sleeping bags, bedding, pillows, non perishable foods, wipes, toiletries, water, sanitary items, tents, pop ups & camping chairs.
• Grants Pass:  Josephine County Fairgrounds; update from 9/12→ non-perishable food, water, new sleeping bags, new blankets

CURRENTLY ACCEPTING DONATIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

• Grants Pass:  Edgewater Christian Fellowship @ 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass → Chapstick, Eye Drops, Advil, Socks, Hygiene Products (esp foot care), Electrolyte PowderCoffee (canned coffee, meaning instant, ready to drink - no brew method.ie cold brew)

IN PERSON SERVICE - YOUR TIME IS NEEDED

• Pass out Free Food Boxes (Veggies!) - Tuesday Sept 15th @ arrive by 9:45am -- Shepherd of the Valley Church, 600 Beebe Road, Central Point

• NW Seasonal Workers - supporting seasonal workers, such as agricultural workers, firefighters, restaurant workers, housekeepers, caregivers →  203 N Oakdale Ave, Medford and ask for the volunteer coordinator @ 541-773-6811 (English & Spanish speakers needed)
• San Angel Ranch at 1550 Rossanley DR Medford - Friday 9/11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m
• Christine Quitt with the Homeless Task Force at christinequitthtf@gmail.com
• Angela Durant with the City of Medford at angela.durant@cityofmedford.org
• Volunteer Coordinator at St Vincent DePaul call 541-772-3828, ext. 7
• Call Fire Relief Hotline and they will tell you where the greatest need is:  541-819-0560
• Join the Ashland Bike Brigade (road bikers mobilize to do deliveries by bike to areas where cars cannot go) >> click to enter your info fo an alert of meet up
• Check out the Rogue Valley Recovery Hub:  https://roguevalley.recovers.org/
• Animal Shelter Friends, Grants Pass -- volunteer hours in the Donation Center; send a facebook message to Josephine County Fairgrounds https://www.facebook.com/ShelterFriendsJosephineCountyOregon/

HOW TO ASSIST WITH FINANCIALS - GIVE MONEY OR HELP PEOPLE GET MONEY

Donate $ to Funds

• Rogue Credit Union fund www.roguecu.org/community/donate
• United Way Fire Fund http://www.unitedwayofjacksoncounty.org/give/
• UneteOregon http://uneteoregon.org/donate/
• NW Seasonal Workers -- $$ can be mailed to 203 N Oakdale Ave, Medford, OR 97501
• Students & Families via Ashland Schools Foundation -- text ASSIST to 72572
• Fund to help the families from Phoenix-Talent School District → Phoenix Talent Fire Relief Fund, PO Box 937, Medford, OR 97501 (Please make checks payable to: Jackson County School District #4)
• Fund to help the families from Phoenix-Talent School District → Orchard Hill Elementary at 1011 La Loma Dr. in Medford, and drop your cash/gift card donation there.

Help People Start Paperwork Online to receive Financial Assistance

• Register for FEMA Relief via the Red Cross:  1-800-RED-CROSS right away.  When FEMA comes with resources, those already registered with the Red Cross get priority.
• Register with FEMA directly -- call 1-800-621-3362. They have an option for Spanish. In order to qualify for assistance, you have to be a Citizen, Non-Citizen National, Qualified Alien, OR PARENT or CUSTODIAN of any of the above. You will need to have your SSN, address, phone number insurance information (type and carrier), and information of when the loss happened due to the fire.
• Low income homeowners impacted by the wildfires - first come first serve

https://www.oregon.gov/ohcs/housing-assistance/Pages/program-wildfire-damage-housing-relief.aspx Per a trusted source….To apply for up to $7,000 in assistance, applicants must have had damage or loss to their primary residence due to a wildfire and residence is considered uninhabitable unless repaired or replaced. Applicants must provide documentation of loss, proof of homeownership and proof of household income, and be at least or below 200% poverty level: Federal Poverty Level (FPL) $12,760   for individuals, $17,240    for a family of 2, $21,720    for a family of 3, $26,200    for a family of 4, $30,680   for a family of 5, $35,160    for a family of 6, $39,640   for a family of 7, $44,120    for a family of 8.

Donate $ Directly to the Displaced (GoFundMe, Venmo, etc)

• >> go here to view list with links to donate electronically

OTHER HOMEGROWN RESOURCE DOCS

- made by community members to collaborate. Just like we are doing here.

• Talent Assistance Requests - google spreadsheet
• Alameda Fire Mutual Aid - google spreadsheet