Oregon Receives FEMA Funds for Flood Recovery in Coos, Curry, Douglas Counties

In response to the ongoing wildfire season and increasing emergencies in Eastern Oregon, the Oregon Department of Human Services is distributing emergency kits and portable battery stations to medically vulnerable residents reliant on electricity-dependent medical equipment. These kits, funded by the American Rescue Plan, provide essential supplies and power sources to help individuals maintain critical health services during power outages. Meanwhile, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Oregon, releasing FEMA funds to aid recovery from severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that affected Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties in March 2025. Governor Tina Kotek expressed gratitude for the federal support, emphasizing the importance of these funds given limited state and local capacities. However, Harney County, despite severe flooding and public health hazards, was not included in the FEMA declaration, though state legislators have approved funding to address infrastructure improvements there. Additionally, in Kentucky, Marshall County is tackling emergency service staffing shortages through EMT training programs and has approved a statewide mutual aid agreement to enhance disaster response capabilities.