As of Monday, July 20, the Rowe Creek Complex has burned 142,936 acres in Wheehler, Jefferson and Wasco counties.
Photo courtesy of Oregon State Fire Marshal Public Information Officer Brett DeedonWASCO CO. — If you live in Wasco County and lost food bought with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits because of recent fires and evacuations, you now have more time to ask for replacement benefits, Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has reported.
"ODHS has extended the deadline for people whose food was lost or spoiled due to the wildfires in July," said a press release. "Households have until Aug. 14, to report food losses and request replacement SNAP benefits."
Other counties included in addition to Wasco County are:
What if I live in another county?
If you live outside these counties, the usual rule still applies. You must report food losses within 10 days of the incident. ODHS may ask for proof.
How to request SNAP replacement benefits
You can request replacement benefits in any of these ways:
Once approved, replacement benefits are added to the household’s existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The maximum replacement amount is the cost of the food lost, not to exceed the household's normal monthly SNAP benefit.
When does the extended deadline end?
The extended deadline ends Aug. 14. After that date, the 10-day reporting rule will apply again.
Resources to help meet basic needs
Administered by ODHS, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1 in 5 eligible, low-income families and individuals in Oregon, including many older adults and people with disabilities. Individuals in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP, child care, cash assistance and Medicaid. Learn more at benefits.oregon.gov.
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