• FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Flat Fire in Oregon

    From James M.@21:1/5 to All on Fri Aug 29 20:23:58 2025
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    The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of
    federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Flat Fire burning
    in Jefferson and Deschutes counties, Oregon.

    The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under FEMA’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) program was approved by FEMA Region
    10 Acting Deputy Administrator Anthony J. Morea on Friday, August 22,
    2025, at 11:06 p.m. PT. He determined that the Flat Fire threatened to
    cause such destruction as would constitute a major disaster. This is the
    fifth FMAG declaration in 2025 to help fight Oregon wildfires.

    At the time of the state’s request, the wildfire threatened homes in and around the communities of Crooked River Ranch and Sisters. The fire also threatened natural gas, electric and communications infrastructure,
    including state and federal radio towers, as well as a watershed,
    wildlife and environmental resources.

    https://www.hstoday.us/subject-matter-areas/emergency-preparedness/fema-authorizes-funds-to-fight-flat-fire-in-oregon/

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