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Update on Governor’s Emergency Declaration
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS), the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (ODEM), and Governor Kotek’s office have been working to help the Continuums of Care identified in Executive Order 23-02, which establishes Multi-Agency Coordination (MAC) Groups. The MAC groups are made up of local homelessness and emergency management staff, behavioral health providers, rapid rehousing service providers, public housing authorities, shelter developers and operators, local homeless agencies, and others. The MAC groups will provide the planning, coordination, and operational leadership to help move individuals and families into housing stability.
Nearly all regions have created their MAC groups, which are currently creating community plans to establish goals related to the executive order. The plans are due to OHCS and the ODEM on March 10 for review. Once approved, they will inform resource allocation and associated contracts with each region.
City officials can find the latest news on the OHCS Frequently Asked Question page or by contacting eo2302.questions@hcs.oregon.gov with questions.
Contact: Ariel Nelson, Lobbyist - anelson@orcities.org
Last Updated 3/10/23