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).
The Oregon capitol building burned in the spring of 1935, destroying most records. What the fire did not destroy, the water damaged. If anything survived, it went to the Oregon Historical Society and the State Archives.
You can find photos and information from the Oregon State Library’s “The 1935 Fire and its Aftermath” website and also at the Oregon State Capitol Wikipedia page and at the Salem History webpage.
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