Amidst Wildfires, Nearby Communities Turn to Clackamas Town Center For Refuge
“Pray 4 Rain 2020” outside one trailer has become one of the centerpieces on the main pathways.
September 16, 2020
With wildfires burning throughout the west coast over the past week, hundreds of members of the La Salle community were affected by evacuation orders within Clackamas County.
In the parking lot of the Clackamas Town Center, volunteers from Salvation Army, Clackamas Rotary and Portland Net set up a refuge for those who had been evacuated. On Saturday, September 12, The Falconer captured photos of the scene, with cars, RVs, and volunteers filling the parking lot.
One group of volunteers at a donation spot where many people have been providing food, clothing, tents, and blankets for those who were displaced by the fires.
Some volunteers helping to organize a large amount of donations that were provided to one of the donation centers belonging to Salvation Army, Clackamas Rotary, and Portland Net.
“Pray 4 Rain 2020” outside one trailer has become one of the centerpieces on the main pathways.
A “PDX Mobile Shower” truck parked outside the Clackamas Town Center providing free showers for people who do not have access to their own showers.
RVs and cars filled the parking lot at Clackamas Town Center.
One family is keeping their chickens outside their truck.
One of many Airstream trailers located at Clackamas Town Center in a makeshift fire refuge.
One set of tents for a family who didn’t own any RV or any tents. The tents were provided by a local donor.
One family partnered up with their church to offer free shave ice at the evacuation camp.
Wendy Y Lawton • Sep 25, 2020 at 7:06 pm
Wonderful photos, Lukas!
Santiago N. • Sep 17, 2020 at 7:32 am
Amazing photos Lukas!