Invest in resilient communities.
Community Resilience Hubs
It’s no secret that Oregon’s emergency management services are stretched thin, and across the state, people of color, low-income, rural, and disabled communities are hit hardest in times of disaster.
HB 2990 implements community-building centers and networks that provide access to resources for vulnerable populations, are specific to communities’ needs, and provide a place for relief and community-building, before, during, and after climate disasters.
We are stronger together. If we invest in building our communities, we will create the resources and connections needed to make it easier on Oregonians the next time a disaster strikes. Resilient communities can make the difference between surviving and thriving.
Other priorities
The TREES Act (HB 3016)
HB 3016 creates a Community Green Infrastructure Grant Program at the Department of Land Conservation and Development to fund communities to develop projects that increase tree canopy, improve livability, and support water quality and conservation, all of which increases community resilience. Projects that are prioritized include school campuses, rights of way, projects with a workforce and economic development component, and projects in areas with low tree canopy or rural and remote areas.