almeda fire

PHOENIX, Ore. — Tomorrow is the last day fire survivors can talk to FEMA representatives face-to-face in Phoenix. Fire victims can go between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. to speak with a representative at the Phoenix Civic Center. FEMA says its helped …

ASHLAND, Ore — Ashland Fire Rescue is urging residents to be more ready this fire season following the Almeda Fire last fall. Fire season was declared on Oregon Department of Forestry lands as of Wednesday. The declaration bans outdoor burning and other …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A local business destroyed by fire last year is being rebuilt from the ground up. On September 8, 2020, the Almeda Fire swept through the communities of south Ashland, Talent, and Phoenix, stopping just shy of the south Medford …

JACKSON CO., Ore.- The Jackson County Emergency Operations Center announced today that Federal Emergency Management Agency has agreed to reengage with fire survivors in face-to-face meetings to assist them through the claim process.  These meetings are designed to provide a second look …

SALEM, Ore — In an effort to improve communication in counties during serious emergencies, the state is releasing a new system this summer. “OR-Alert” can be activated by local and state emergency officials, to notify residents of a disaster and any evacuation …

SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that could help homeowners rebuild after last year’s wildfires. On May 4, 2021, the Oregon House passed House Bill 2289 which will create flexibility for those rebuilding by removing barriers in …

PHOENIX, Ore. — A mural meant to inspire hope after the Almeda Fire is in the process of being hung on the Grange in downtown Phoenix for the community to see for years to come. The mural originally created in September of …

MEDFORD, Ore. – A day before the Rogue Valley moves into the Extreme Risk tier, Governor Kate Brown is in town talking about how the state can get out of this pandemic. Governor Brown’s trip through the Rogue Valley came right through …

ROGUE VALLEY, Ore. —NBC5 News first told you about the Rogue Valley Habitat for Humanity Housing Program, earlier this month. On Wednesday, the non-profit hosted a housing orientation, to learn about how the application process works. The orientation also discussed its project to …

TALENT, Ore. — The Almeda Fire destroyed many homes, lives and businesses, but one family who moved from Talent to Klamath Falls is getting their life back on track. Ruby Reid and her partner Chris started Valhalla Organics in 2017 in Talent …