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February 28, 2022
This monthly newsletter provides the latest information about Oregon's wildfire cleanup effort and what's underway to remove debris and hazard trees following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires.
 We are honored to report that the majority of all Task Force-led wildfire debris and hazard tree removal work is complete. While crews complete remaining close-out tasks, wrap up hazard tree operations and coordinate with federal partners to recoup cleanup costs, some close-out work will continue through the spring.
Throughout this unprecedented operation, we are incredibly grateful for what close coordination and collaboration with wildfire survivors has made possible. This significant progress supports future recovery work such as rebuilding, reforestation, and as housing and infrastructure development efforts begin or continue.
You can track the final stages of the operation here (scroll down the page for the latest data) and tune in or revisit the latest news and updates at DebrisCleanupNews.com.
As we rebuild and recover together, we thank Oregonians for their resilient spirit and endurance. While the video above was released last year, it still holds true today. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on the milestones reached thus far while recognizing the arduous journey still ahead.
Oregon Department of Transportation plans to open OR 224 on May 1, 2022
Promise Tree Project provides fire-resistant trees to rebuilding homeowners
As spring nears, local communities continue leading the charge to replant the footprint of the 2020 wildfires. The Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs, in collaboration with Oregon Nurseries, Keep Oregon Green, the Oregon Office of the Fire Marshall and county building departments, is offering free vouchers for 2020 wildfire survivors to buy a new tree for their homes. Learn more about the Promise Tree Project and their online resources for how to select, purchase and plant fire-resistant trees.
 Task Force crews help retrieve treasured memento
Clayton Seaton, a mason by trade, had placed an almost perfectly symmetrical heart-shaped rock into the stone façade of his cabin’s fireplace for his wife Oleta. When the cabin burned in the 2020 Lionshead Fire, the rock was lost in the debris. Watch the video to see how the Debris Management Task Force helped the family find the treasured memento.
 Erosion control helps to keep highways safe
Almost immediately following the September 2020 wildfires, the State of Oregon and federal partners formed the Erosion Threat Assessment and Reduction Team (ETART) to assess the potential for landslides and to address erosion threats in all of the fire areas. Read more about how Task Force crews work to prevent erosion while working to keep Oregon communities safe and moving.
 A quick guide to insurance and debris removal costs
With debris removal work completed on more properties every day, property owners participating in the state-led program are asking about insurance details and costs associated with debris cleanup. The short answer: there are no upfront costs, but there are requirements that work to avoid duplication of insurance benefits. Read more about what the insurance process includes and how our work can help support your situation.
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