Oregon Agencies urge fire-affected residents and volunteers to share recovery needs

By Terry Murry on Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

SALEM – The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are asking individuals, landowners, producers, volunteers, and community members who are impacted by or assisting with wildfires in Gilliam and Wheeler counties to complete the appropriate wildfire recovery surveys. They help determine the type of survey that best matches their circumstances.

The surveys are:

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.