When crises strike, like the wildfires of 2020, it can be a traumatic, stressful and confusing time for everybody. When your first language isn’t English, or if you have limited English proficiency (LEP), the trauma of living through a crisis can be compounded by not understanding when, where or how to get assistance. Knowing that, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is committed to ensuring Oregonians are getting the information they need, in the language that helps them best recover from their losses. Many non-English speakers affected by last year’s wildfires are essential workers for their communities and are a crucial part of Oregon’s economy and fabric.