Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org
Lane County Disaster Case Managers Available to Help
Disaster case managers work closely with a survivor to create a plan to achieve their goals in recovery after a disaster.
A Disaster Case Manager (DCM) can help with:
- Connecting to community resources such as interim and permanent housing, household supplies, counseling, food and medical.
- Help recovering documents and filling out applications as needed
- Providing up to date information, laws, and regulations on rebuilding
- Advocacy and barrier removal
- Verification of wildfire evacuee status for eligibility for specific programs where survivors get priority
- Access to flex funds for costs not covered by FEMA, insurance, or other community resources
- Presenting financial, material or labor needs to the Unmet Needs Committee of the McKenzie Long Term Recovery Group
Who qualifies? Anyone who was impacted by the 2020 wildfires and could benefit from the support of a DCM. There is no income limit and you do not have to be registered with FEMA or the American Red Cross.
Is there a waitlist? No.
What can you expect? When you begin working with a Disaster Case Manager you will do an intake to verify that you are a wildfire survivor of the 2020 wildfire. You will make a recovery plan together based on your specific needs and goals. You will sign a Release of Information for anyone you wish your DCM to contact on your behalf. You will then remain in contact as often as needed and as long as needed.
Call 833-669-0554 to get connected.
Or meet with a DCM in person:
- Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at the McKenzie School New Gym between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
- DCMs are also available to meet in person by appointment at other locations.