$72 million for Oregon: Fed cash for natural disaster, COVID-19 recovery | News

“This FEMA funding, which is going to Oregon communities and agencies that have been impacted by wildfires, winter storms, and the COVID-19 pandemic, is crucial to ensuring our communities are able to recover quickly and will support future preventative measures to protect Oregonians in every corner of the state from natural disasters when they strike,” he said.

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden said the funding is welcome news for Oregon communities working hard on the response, recovery and rebound following natural disasters.

“These federal resources are a must to help our entire state in the wake of weather-related disasters and the fallout from COVID on emergency response statewide to the unprecedented public health crisis. I’ll always keep fighting to ensure Oregonians get similar federal assistance whenever disasters hit,” Wyden said.

Award amounts and recipients follows below:

• $60,183,670 to Oregon Health Authority for emergency response and protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• $4,886,335.88 to the City of Umatilla for replacement of a pedestrian bridge that crosses the Umatilla River as a result of severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides.

• $2,013,729.82 to the Oregon Department of Corrections for emergency protective measures as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

• $2,008,180.97 Oregon Department of Forestry for emergency protective measures as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds.

• $1,696,398.75 To Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) for permanent repairs as a result of wildfires and straight-line winds.

• $1,423,569.51 to the City of West Linn for Public Assistance Alternate Procedures (PAAP) debris removal operations as a result of winter storms.