October 16, 2020 3:50 a.m.

Staff with the Federal Emergency Management Agency continue to help those impacted by the wildfires in Oregon.

So far, FEMA has received disaster assistance applications from over 16,350 individuals. A release said it has awarded over $18 million to eligible survivors of the fires. 25 housing inspectors have completed over 5,000 inspections.

The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance is October 23rd. Applicants can call 503-570-5000 to file applications, request documents and receive further instructions, or go to: https://www.oregon.gov/employ/unemployment/pages/disaster-assistance.aspx?utm_source=employ&utm_medium=egov_redirect&utm_campaign=

The release said Voluntary Agency Liaisons are meeting with local officials and emergency managers in Douglas, Jackson and Lane counties for long-term recovery needs.

Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are working to help survivors apply for assistance and answer program questions. The teams are available Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6;00 p.m. at the Glide Middle School.