McKenzie Valley Wellness Update

June 30th is here and most Coronavirus restrictions have been lifted in Oregon as we achieve very close to a 70% first dose adult vaccination rate. As of June 25, only 31,264 people needed to receive a first dose to reach the 70% benchmark and Gov. Kate Brown announced last week the state would reopen…
For all those FEMA geeks out there, we came across this useful, if voluminous, document that outlines FEMA’s policies effective as of June 1st 2020. This, of course, covers the Holiday Farm Fire and most of the other wildfires we have suffered in Oregon this year. This is not bedtime reading but might prove useful…
Last night the official Holiday Farm Fire Facebook group hosted another information-packed live event, this time a virtual community meeting. The video of the meeting is embedded below so watch it for the latest updates and news from ODOT, EWEB, Lane Electric, Lane County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Operations Personnel.
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…
If you run a business and registered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for assistance with your disaster losses you might also be referred to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to determine if you qualify for Federal disaster loan assistance which may help with your recovery needs. The SBA provides affordable disaster loans…