Disasters

If a disaster is coming, it’s important to prepare. Use the checklists in this article to help you stay safe, protect your home, and reduce the impacts of a disaster.

If you just lived through a wildfire, flood, earthquake, or other natural disaster in Oregon, you may be unsure what to do next or where to get help. This article explains the first steps to getting help with shelter, food, and other urgent needs.

If you lived through a disaster—like a fire, flood, or earthquake—you may be able to get help with disaster recovery costs. There are programs that can give you money, low-interest loans, or tax breaks. Learn more on this page.

Learn what to do if your home or rental is damaged or destroyed. Get guides for renters, homeowners, and manufactured home residents on your rights, recovery steps, and housing assistance.

Dealing with insurance can feel overwhelming. This guide gives you quick tips and trusted resources to help after a disaster—whether you rent or own a home or manufactured home.

If you just went through a fire, flood, earthquake, or other disaster, you may have lost important papers. These could include your ID, passport, birth certificate, car titles, or immigration documents. This article can help you learn how to replace them.