MEDIA CONTACTS

• Oregon Department of Agriculture
  Andrea.CANTU-SCHOMUS@oda.oregon.gov | 503-881-9049
• Oregon Department of Emergency Management
  oem_publicinfo@oem.oregon.gov | 503-934-3310
• Survey Questions: Skyler Palmer at 541‑256‑0850 or skyler.palmer@oregonstate.edu.

 Oregon Agencies Urge Fire-Affected Residents and Volunteers to Share Recovery Needs
 

SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are asking individuals, landowners, producers, volunteers, and community members affected by – or assisting with – the Gilliam and Wheeler County fires to complete the 2026 Wildfire Recovery Surveys. These surveys will help state and local partners coordinate recovery support and identify critical needs across the agricultural and rural communities impacted by the fires.

Three surveys are available. Community members are encouraged to choose the option that best matches their situation:

• 2026 Wildfire Recovery Needs Survey: forms.gle/2GT6a3EvaGw2Ru5u8
  For residents and property owners affected by the fires. This survey gathers estimates of post‑fire recovery needs. Exact numbers are not required. Information collected will be used solely to coordinate assistance and support affected individuals and properties.
• Request for Land and CRP for Animal Grazing: forms.gle/icKY8fM8wApxUCBK7
  For landowners willing to provide access to Conservation Reserve Program, rangeland, or fallow land for grazing. This information will help match available land with producers who lost forage due to 2026 wildfire impacts.
• Recovery Supply Donation Survey: forms.gle/6JTiPKFu4fkoNt8h6
  For individuals and organizations able to donate hay, livestock feed, fencing materials, equipment, transportation, volunteer assistance, or other recovery supplies. A coordinator may follow up to confirm needs and arrange logistics.

ODA and OEM extend their gratitude to everyone supporting response and recovery efforts. Community participation in these surveys is essential to helping ranchers, farmers, and residents recover from the Gilliam and Wheeler County fires.

Download a printable flier to help spread the word!

Remember you are not alone in dealing with the stress or everything that is happening: The AgriStress Helpline - AgriSafe Network, call or text 1-833-897-2474