MEDFORD, Ore. — Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is launching a new program to help those impacted by the 2020 wildfires. The HARP or Homeowner Assistance and Reconstruction Program is for those who lost their homes in the Almeda ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The second annual Phoenix Rising event took place today, at the Phoenix Elementary School. It started last year, to build the sense of community in Phoenix after the devastating Almeda Fire in 2020. Organizers say that in ...
PHOENIX, Ore. – A local furniture store is rebuilding after its store burned during the Almeda Fire. The owner of Garrison’s Home told NBC5 News it brings new beginnings. While they aren’t rebuilding in the same space they did make ...
PHOENIX, Ore — Coleman Creek Estates has started rehousing Almeda Fire survivors, nearly a year since the devastating fire. The site was one of many mobile homes that were destroyed in the deadly September 8th fire – leaving dozens of ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — Thursday morning, the Oregon Community Foundation announced millions of dollars to help displaced southern Oregonians. It announced ‘Options for Helping Residents of Ashland’ or OHRA will receive the first ‘Project Turnkey’ grant. “We’re out here and it’s ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– The Jackson County Salvation Army says it’s never had an opportunity like this one. “Were able to come in, see what it is that you need, and then connect with the people who can provide for that need,” ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – On Saturday, the southern Oregon’s federal delegation joined the head of FEMA in touring the Almeda fire scar. They also hosted a press conference. Representative Greg Walden talked about the Emergency Alert System in the press conference, ...
ASHLAND, Ore.– Ashland’s fire and police chief agree, “The plan that we’ve had in place for a long time worked.” However, they acknowledge evacuations at the start of the Almeda Fire on the north side of town, went far from ...
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — When it comes to fighting fires like Almeda and the many others that sparked just one week ago, the conditions can have firefighters switching up their tactics by the minute. “It’s like taking a hairdryer and ...