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House Bill 2289 Passed by the State
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House Bill 2289 Passed by the State

ByTom Atkinson

House Bill 2289 was passed by the State and became effective on June 11, 2021. It provides simplified planning and building processes for the rebuilding of nonresidential, accessory, and residential dwelling uses. APPLICABILITYThe bill is applicable to owners of properties on which structures or uses were destroyed or interrupted by the Holiday Farm Fire. Sections…

Lane Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Update
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Lane Electric Public Safety Power Shutoff Update

ByTom Atkinson

Information regarding our PSPS Protocol and Emergency Resources Lane Electric’s service territory continues to remain under an excessive heat warning through Saturday at 10pm. The National Weather Service recently issued a Red Flag Warning across the Central Cascades Range from 11am today through 10pm Friday. In addition, evacuation notices in conjunction with the Middle Fork Complex Fire…

Grants for Businesses: Operational Cost Assistance
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Grants for Businesses: Operational Cost Assistance

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Development.Oregon4biz.com Business Oregon’s operational cost assistance grants offer funding for businesses with 100 of fewer employees that offer the consumption of food and or drink on premise; provide specified indoor physical exercise, recreational or family entertainment; OR provide specified personal services; and that experienced financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Oregon. Restaurants,…

Give Back to Communities Affected by Wildfire
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Give Back to Communities Affected by Wildfire

ByTom Atkinson

Source: EugeneCascadesCoast.org Visit this article on the EugeneCascadesCoast.org site to see how you can take a volunteer holiday this summer to help wildfire affected areas recover while also getting out in the glorious McKenzie River Valley! We are so grateful for the fearless work of fire crews, the dedication of volunteers, the support of communities…

Take the LTRG Needs Assessment Survey Today
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Take the LTRG Needs Assessment Survey Today

ByTom Atkinson

The McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) has launched a Needs Assessment Survey available on their website at www.McKenzieValleyltrg.org under the “Get Help” tab or scan the QR code below with your smartphone to be taken straight there. You’ll answer a couple of quick questions to get access to the survey to confirm you are a…

Beware of Fraudulent Contractors
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Beware of Fraudulent Contractors

ByTom Atkinson

Tips: Do your research. Make sure that the contractor is registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. To conduct a contractor’s license search visit http://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/ or call 503-378-4621. FEMA does not certify contractors. Don’t wire money or pay with reloadable debit cards or gift cards. There is no legitimate reason to request those forms of…