If you or someone you know has been impacted by the Akawa Butte Fire, or if you are looking for ways to support those affected, here are the key resources and actions available right now.

Need Help?

• Submit an Assistance Request: All impacted community members are encouraged to share their needs using the Deschutes County Emergency Management Akawa Butte Fire Assistance Request Form
• Unmet Needs Roundtable: Emergency Management is coordinating with local partner organizations—including COIC, ODHS OREM, United Way, C4C, and others—to match individuals and families with direct resources and support.

Give Financial Support

• NeighborImpact Wildfire Relief Fund: NeighborImpact has relaunched its Wildfire Relief Fund to directly assist victims.
• How to Donate: Visit the NeighborImpact Donate page, select "Wildfire Relief Fund" from the dropdown menu, and type "Akawa Butte Fire" in the comments section.

Offer Resources, Supplies, or Time

• Offer Support Form: Deschutes County Emergency Management has created a Community Resource and Offerings Form to capture offers of support, supplies, or assistance from local residents, businesses, and organizations. If you have anything to offer, please fill out the form!
• View the Real-Time Resources List: Check out the live resources list to see what is currently needed and offered. If you see a match between someone’s need and an available resource, please help connect them!
• "How You Can Help" Blog Post: Read our detailed blog post for additional ideas and links on how to support fire victims, first responders, and the broader community. (This guide will also be published in The Nugget soon).