Hazard tree removal update DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 29 YOU MAY SEE TREE FALLERS WORKING ALONG THE HIGHWAY ON THE EASTERN END OF THE FIRE AREA. Weather conditions or other issues may cause changes. Travelers are advised to stay alert near crews and follow traffic directions carefully. Expect traffic delays on weekdays and Saturdays. Traffic…
Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com This monthly newsletter provides the latest information about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort and what’s underway to remove debris and hazard trees following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. 5 things to know about wildfire debris and hazard tree removal this month Pace and scale continues to ramp up. Once hazardous materials and waste were removed…
Students from McKenzie School District will begin working with the Blue River Community to build replacement sheds for those who lost a structure in the devastating Summer 2020 McKenzie River Area fires. These 8’ X 8’ sheds will be assembled from kits at the school and, upon completion, will be delivered to respective home owners…
The Community Rebuilding Fund is a collaborative fund administered by Oregon Community Foundation, Ford Family Foundation and Meyer Memorial Trust. There is currently $6.5m in this fund with a goal of $10m (this is for statewide fire recovery efforts). The fund will be distributed in two “tracks”: 1. Track one: Capacity and response (about 25%) – available…
Source: KEZI.com The donation is generated through BottleDrop’s Containers for Change program By: Chiann Nobrega BLUE RIVER, Ore. — BottleDrop customers have donated $2,500 to the McKenzie Community Development Corporation in support of the rebuilding efforts after the Holiday Farm Fire. “Families and communities continue their work to recover and rebuild from the Holiday Farm…
Source: SBA.gov New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The SBA is in the process of setting up the…
The Vida McKenzie Community Center (VMCC) was entirely destroyed by the Holiday Farm Fire that swept through the McKenzie River valley in September 2020. The total loss of the VMCC has been yet another heavy blow for the river communities, as it was a hub for many activities such as the cheerful Saturday BINGO nights,…
Monday, March 15 – 6:00 PMMcKenzie Schools, New Gym Guests: Lane County Planner & Permit AssociatesLane County Disaster Recovery Manager – Matt McRaeCounty Commissioner – Heather Buch Bring your questions regarding rebuilding, permit fees & new requirements put in place by the county. Please plan on attending and have our voice be heard. Please share this info…
Source: TravelOregon.com By Jen Anderson Editor’s note: Call destinations before you visit to make sure they’re open. Stay posted on what Oregon’s new COVID-19 guidelines mean for you, and follow these steps for social distancing outdoors. Also, remember to bring your face covering, required for all of Oregon’s public indoor spaces and outdoors when keeping 6 feet of…