Wildfire Recovery: Updates On FEMA Deadline and Prepared Meal Benefits Extended

Disaster survivors affected by the September wildfires and straight-line winds are encouraged to check in with a FEMA Mitigation Specialist about the best ways to repair and rebuild property safer and stronger following wildfires. For information, email FEMA-R10-MIT@fema.dhs.gov and a FEMA Hazard Mitigation specialist will respond. In addition, check with Douglas County to complete your Right Of Entry Forms to allow state and federal workers to remove wildfire debris from your property. For more information go to wildfire.oregon.gov. FEMA Deadline Approaching If you were impacted by wildfires this year and haven't yet registered with FEMA, don't miss the deadline to apply for assistance: Monday, Nov. 30. visit disasterassistance.gov, download the FEMA app, or call 800-621-3362 for information on eligibility and how to apply. Prepared Meal Benefits Extended For Wildfire Survivors To End Of Year The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) extended the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) for wildfire-affected recipients from 23 counties, including Douglas. This waiver lasts through Dec. 31, 2020, and allows SNAP and DSNAP recipients to use their benefits to buy hot or prepared foods from authorized SNAP retailers that accept SNAP EBT cards. Restaurant purchases are still prohibited. For more information about the hot food waiver, visit oregon.gov/dhs/ASSISTANCE/FOOD-BENEFITS/Pages/DSNAPHot-Foods-Waiver.aspx