Unlocking the First Steps Toward Rebuilding in Fire-Ravaged Rowena

How Coordinated Volunteers Are Clearing the Way for Safe Rebuilding After the Rowena Fire In the Columbia River Gorge, survivors of the 2025 Rowena Fire are finally beginning to see a clearer path home. The wildfire destroyed more than 100 buildings, including over 50 homes in and around The Dalles and Rowena, and left behind … Read more

ORVOAD Launches New Website to Strengthen Oregon Disaster Response Network

Oregon Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ORVOAD) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website: orvoad.org. The updated site reflects ORVOAD’s commitment to strengthening disaster response and recovery efforts across Oregon by improving accessibility, communication, and partner engagement. The new website provides: Clear information about ORVOAD’s mission and history Partner registration portal … Read more