Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas has announced ISU has formed the ISU Charlotte Fire Task Force to continue offering support to members of the ISU community and greater Pocatello community affected by the Charlotte Fire.
A particular focus of the task force will be helping those of the ISU community — faculty, staff, students, emeritus faculty and retirees — who have been affected. The task force is in the process of making an accurate assessment of what is needed by those affected by fires.
If you'd like to communicate what would be helpful, offer solutions or offer yourself as a potential volunteer:
| Email: firesupport@isu.edu |
General InformationA general information number has been established for Mink Creek residents who seek an escort or have questions about any fire-related issues in the closed area. The number is 221-8988. |
Free CounselingThe Idaho State University Department of Counseling's Pocatello Counseling Clinic and the ISU Counseling and Testing Center will offer free counseling to any individual or family wanting support as they cope with loss and trauma caused by the Charlotte Fire. The ISU Pocatello Counseling Clinic is located on the seventh floor of Garrison Hall on the ISU campus. The clinic phone number is 240-1609. The ISU Testing and Counseling Center is located in Room 351 of Graveley Hall and its phone number is 282-2130. |
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Charlotte's Garden ProjectThe Charlotte's Garden Project asks gardening neighbors across Southeast Idaho to save seeds from their plantings through the summer and fall and pass them on to those affected by the fire. For more information, see the following press release or the Charlotte's Garden website. |
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Nonprofit Assistance Resource GuideThe Charlotte Fire — Nonprofit Assistance Resource Guide is a large list of free services available to those impacted by the fires. |
Fundraisers and Charitable EventsThe following have collected donations for fire victims: |
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DEQ Information SheetThe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has released a letter and information sheet about environmental and public health issues that should be considered as the clean-up and rebuilding process begins. |
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Lion's Club AssistanceThe following forms include information about the assistance available to fire victims by the Lions Clubs of eastern Idaho, in connection with the Lions Clubs International Foundation: In Response to the Charlotte Fire |
Southeast Idaho VolunteersA special volunteer database has been set up for people who are interested in volunteering for current and upcoming activities as well as for a variety of other worthwhile endeavors: |
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Paid Administrative LeaveIn order to assist our ISU faculty and staff directly impacted by the Charlotte Fire, ISU is prepared to grant paid administrative leave for time off work for those in need in order to deal with issues as a result of the fire. On a case-by-case basis, an employee must complete a paper time-sheet with a notation of the specific time off work and the reason for the administrative leave, then submit and time-sheet to the supervisor and department director / dean for recommended approval. The department / college must submit the time-sheet to David Miller, Director of Human Resources, for final approval prior to normal time-sheet processing deadlines. Please contact the Office of Human Resources if you have any questions. |
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What To Do After a Fire
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More information will be posted as more services are offered.