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| September 9, 2005 |
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FEMA Asks Oregon to Remain on Stand-By for Potential Saturday Arrival - Details Forthcoming
(Salem, OR) – As part of a daily briefing, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed Governor Ted Kulongoski this morning that Oregon remains a "receiving state" and the relocation of approximately 500 hurricane evacuees to Portland, Oregon on Saturday, September 10, 2005 remains on the schedule. However, FEMA did not have any additional details such as time, number of aircraft, where displaced citizens will be coming from, or exact number of citizens.
The Governor and Oregon Office of Emergency Management Director, Ken Murphy, will continue to make contact with FEMA officials throughout the day and as soon as additional information is available, regional, state, local and community partners, including the media, will be notified.
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There will be a media tour and briefing today at noon at an aircraft hangar in Portland. Please contact Steve Johnson at the Port of Portland if you are a member of the media and did not receive the advisory or need more information (503.460.4591).
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Operation Welcome Oregon has been in operation since Saturday, September 3. The American Red Cross is heading the sheltering effort, supported by state and local government agencies with strong support from community organizations and groups. The Governor’s website serves a central point for information about Oregon Hurricane Katrina efforts: http://governor.oregon.gov
All evacuees who have unofficially come to Oregon due to friends and family in the area need to register with FEMA by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or by logging on to www.fema.gov in order to receive FEMA assistance. They are also encouraged to call their local Red Cross Chapter. Red Cross Chapters statewide are prepared to deal with immediate needs for evacuees.
People wanting information on how to donate may dial 211 where available or call 800-723-3638 to receive updated information on donations. You can also log on to www.211info.org, which will be updated regularly with information. People may leave their name, number and donated item information at the above numbers and NW Medical Teams will follow up when more is known regarding need.
Media Contacts:
Holly Armstrong, (503) 378-6169
Anna Richter Taylor, (503) 378-6496
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