The recent wildfires in Oregon, and tragic fire in Maui, are salient reminders that such disasters can affect any of us. They also have legal implications after the fact. Here are some resources in Oregon for those affected by natural disasters, and for those who want to prepare for such possibilities.
Preparation for Disasters
Preparedness Resources, Oregon Disaster Legal Services
For those still dealing with recovering from the Oregon wildfires, here are a couple legal resources.
Wildfire Resources – Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry
Oregon Disaster Legal Resources – Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO), Oregon Law Center (OLC), and the Center for Nonprofit Legal Services (CNPLS).
Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ORVOAD)
From the ORVOAD About Us page:
“The Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ORVOAD) is the state chapter of the National VOAD.
If you’ve been following the news, you will have heard that people with first aid and other types of lay or professional medical training can be lifesavers during, and after, disasters.
So, if you want to “do something” after a disaster, take a Red Cross First Aid Class!
Take along friends, your book group, your family, your softball league, etc., and plan a celebration in honor of your new life-saving skills.
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