McKenzie Rebuilds Update 28th Jan. 2021
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ODOT – Highway 126 Open!
Source: ODOT OR 126 McKenzie Highway opens for travel, but hazards remain and delays continue Travelers should expect lengthy delays from multiple work zones VIDA —OR 126 McKenzie Highway opens for travel in the fire zone between milepost 27.55 and milepost 38 beginning on Friday, Oct. 2 at noon. Through travelers should continue to take…
Environment | Lane County | Utilities | Water
Free Well Testing Available to Eligible Property Owners
Source: Oregon.gov PORTLAND, Ore. — Well users in Oregon whose properties were affected by wildfires can get help paying for water testing so they can stay safe from contaminants in their drinking water. In October, the Oregon Legislature allocated funds to Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to support domestic well water testing for an estimated 2,000…
Cleanup | Community | Housing | Insurance | Lane County | Rebuilding | Resources
Financial Housing Assistance for Low-Income Survivors
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Wildfire Damage Housing Relief Account Program assists households of lower income that suffered a loss of housing due to a wildfire. To apply for $6,500 in assistance, applicants must have had damage or loss to their primary residence due to a wildfire and residence is considered uninhabitable unless repaired or replaced. Applicants must…
Update on Latest Lane County Small Business Grant Funds
The application period for our most recent round of small business grant funds closed this past Sunday, December 13th, and I know business owners are anxious to hear the outcome of their applications. Community LendingWorks has been busily reviewing the submissions and preparing for the lotteries which will begin later this week. Selected grant recipients…
Strube Flats No Longer Accepting Yard Debris
An update from the Willamette National Forest: Strube Flats on the McKenzie River Ranger District will no longer be accepting organic yard debris for disposal beginning Jan. 15, 2021. This service was temporary in nature and was set up to benefit community cleanup efforts after the Holiday Farm Fire. The area will be used to…
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Excessive Heat Watch This Week
Source: Alerts.Weather.gov EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAYAFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING… MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug. WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100possible. WHERE…Portions of Southwest…