1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) “Public education provider” has the meaning given that term in ORS 326.545.
   2. (b) “Smoke filtration system” means an air filtration system capable of removing particulates and other harmful components of wildfire smoke in a public building.

2. (2) In consultation and coordination with the Oregon Health Authority, the Department of Human Services shall establish and implement a grant program that allows local governments, public education providers, federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon, nonprofits and faith-based organizations to:

   1. (a) Establish emergency spaces that provide cleaner air, warming or cooling.

   2. (b) Equip buildings with:

      1. (A) Smoke filtration systems so the buildings may serve as cleaner air spaces during wildfire smoke and other poor air quality events.
      2. (B) Warming or cooling facilities so the buildings may serve as temperate spaces during dangerously hot or cold conditions.
3. (3) The department shall require grantees to provide access to the spaces at no charge.
4. (4) Warming or cooling spaces or facilities receiving grants under this section shall notify the 2-1-1 system provided for in ORS 403.400 to 403.430, regarding the space’s location and capacity and shall keep the corporation updated with the space’s hours and dates of operation.

[2021 c.592 §14; 2022 c.86 §§30,30a; 2023 c.611 §6]