Published in Fall 2024
By: Darrin L. Walenta, OSU Extension Agronomist – Union, Baker, & Wallowa Co.
Being prepared for the unexpected is important. Whether you need these resources this year or in the future, there are many resources available before, during, and after a natural disaster.
USDA - Farm Service Agency (Federal): producers impacted by wildfire or other natural disasters should contact their local USDA Service Center (https://www. fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/index) to report losses and learn about disaster relief program options.
Farmers.gov: this online portal provides producers with greater accessibility to all USDA federal disaster relief programs. https://www.farmers.gov/
Ag Disaster Relief Resource Computers: Located at OSU Extension Service county offices around the state, these resource computers are available to producers for greater access to federal/state relief programs. Find your local extension office at https://extension.oregonstate.edu/find-us
OR-Alert (State of Oregon): state website that enables you to sign up for emergency alert programs through county emergency management departments. https://oralert.gov/
Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery (State of Oregon): website provides information on current fire evacuation information and boundaries, shelter locations, county & tribal emergency management contacts, wildfire recovery & cleanup resources, and wildfire preparation/prevention. https://wildfire. oregon.gov/
Oregon Dept. of Agriculture: access to the NW Interagency Coordination Center fire location map, animal sheltering dashboard, other animal resources, and any state-level disaster assistance programs (ODAP) that may become available. https://www.oregon.gov/oda/agriculture/Pages/WildfireResources.aspx
AgriStress Helpline for Oregon: call or text the hotline at 833-897-2474 for immediate help to deal with stress/mental health concerns (24-hr/day, 7 days/ week)
OSU Extension Service Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: resources and training materials to help recognize signs/symptoms of stress and suicide. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/farm-ranchstress-assistance-network