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Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs
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Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Oregon.gov The American Rescue Plan has earmarked billions of dollars to support small businesses to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that programs, including the new Restaurant Revitalisation Fund (RRF) and Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG), will be available sometime in April. Attached you will find an overview of…

Free Well Testing Available to Eligible Property Owners
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Free Well Testing Available to Eligible Property Owners

ByTom Atkinson

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…

Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. Resources now Available
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Fire Aware. Fire Prepared. Resources now Available

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Blogs.OregonState.edu Are you ready for the wildfire season? Some great new sources of information, including a  webinar series and resource packet, are available online to share with family, friends and neighbors as we work to be more aware and more prepared for fire. Last summer’s 2020 wildfire events affected most Oregonians and we learned…

Firewise Community Meeting Monday June 7th 5:30pm
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Firewise Community Meeting Monday June 7th 5:30pm

ByTom Atkinson

Please join us to learn about Firewise and discuss McKenzie Firewise community boundaries!  Several local partners, including Pure Water Partners, Oregon Department of Forestry, McKenzie Fire, and Upper McKenzie Fire, are working together to explore the development of McKenzie Firewise communities. Becoming a certified Firewise Community is an effort by the National Fire Protection Association…