Bill > HB2763

This bill establishes the Oregon Individual Assistance Grant Account within the Oregon Disaster Response Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals and households affected by emergencies. The bill expands the definition of "emergency" to include various natural and human-caused events that cause or threaten widespread loss of life, property, or financial harm. It allows the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to provide grants for basic emergency assistance costs following state-declared emergencies, including situations where federal disaster assistance is unavailable or insufficient. The grants can cover immediate needs such as shelter, transportation, and repairs, and can also fund crisis counseling, disaster case management, and legal services. The bill also modifies existing law to explicitly include state-declared emergencies in the scope of disaster response efforts, ensuring that the state can provide support even for emergencies that do not qualify for federal disaster assistance. Additionally, the bill requires the department to report on the use of these funds to the Emergency Board or Legislative Assembly, providing transparency in how emergency assistance is allocated and spent.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2763