 In this issue:
Marion County Emergency Management had the opportunity to respond to a request for assistance from the Santiam Service Integration Team (SIT). Melissa Baurer, SIT coordinator, reported that they were receiving requests for generators from families adversely affected by the wildfire. The SIT team was looking for businesses that would provide these generators as a donation and/or at a reduced cost.
Marion County Emergency Management reached out to Fastenal and was able to secure three generators for these families; a donation valued at nearly $2,500. In addition, Emergency Coordinator Mike Hintz said, “We are thankful to have partnerships with businesses who will step up and assist with identified needs when possible.”
“The most requested item for residents returning to their fire affected properties is access to electrical power,” says Deana Freres, Santiam Canyon Wildfire Relief Fund coordinator. “This generous donation provides a direct, immediate benefit to address an essential need for families in crisis. Our heartfelt thanks from the Santiam Canyon.”
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If you were impacted by the fires and filed an extension for your 2019 tax returns, you now have until January 15, 2021, to file and pay any taxes due.
For businesses, the January 15, 2021, deadline also applies to quarterly estimated income tax payments due on September 15, 2020, and the quarterly payroll and excise tax returns normally due on November 2, 2020.
The extension also applies to tax-exempt organizations operating on a calendar year basis with an extension due to run out on November 16, 2020.
Learn more information about the tax extension.
FEMA has approved the use of Direct Temporary Housing for Linn and Marion counties. The approval comes after a request from Gov. Kate Brown regarding the need for temporary housing solutions due to the devastating wildfires in Oregon. Homeowners and renters may be eligible but you must be registered with FEMA (see below for information on how to do this). Applicants with access and functional needs will be prioritized for accessible transportable temporary housing units.
➡️ FEMA Fact Sheet: What is Direct Temporary Housing
➡️ Spanish
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The FEMA deadline to apply for FEMA individual assistance has been extended to November 30. Don’t miss out on your chance for federal assistance. Once the deadline passes, you will not be able to apply for federal wildfire assistance.
Apply at:
- Online at DisasterAssistance.gov
- Through the FEMA app
- Call: (800) 621-3362 or TTY: (800) 242-7585
You may qualify for help with wildfire damaged or destroyed homes, cars, boats, RVs or other assets, rent, childcare, medical and dental expenses. Be persistent! Even if your claim is initially denied, there may be other options available.
You may also qualify for a low-interest disaster loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) but you must first apply for FEMA to be eligible. SBA Assistance is not limited to business owners; homeowners, renters and private non-profits are also eligible to apply.
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