COVID-19 on the Rise in Oregon
Today’s update from Oregon Health Authority is viewable here. It includes importatnt advice fro those with children returning to school. Back to School: Tips for schooling and working at home The beginning of this school year is unusual in many ways. Most students are attending school in an online format, and many parents and caregivers…
Donations for McKenzie Community Now Available at Marcola Youth Center
All McKenzie evacuees are welcome to come and stock up on lots of things such as clothes, shoes, food, baby and pet supplies, and much more. These items have been specially donated for our community, so as Melanie Brite, the unofficial Mayor of Blue River, says, “come and get what you need!” (but see below)…
Guide to Safe Giving
With many fraudulent fundraisers and GoFundMes popping up on social media it is vital you check that you are donating to a legitimate and worthy cause. To ensure a charity or group calling for donations in the wake of the fires is correctly registered you can easily search the Oregon DOJ’s Charitable Activities database here….
Upper McKenzie Distribution Center Now Open
Residents on the east side of the Holiday Farm Fire can now access essential goods and services at the Upper McKenzie Community Center. There are large quantities of food, clothing and other supplies available for evacuees. In addition, a clinic is being organized in front of the quilt shop (across from Takoda’s) and a Verizon…
Fire Cleanup & Insurance Claims – Don’t Rush into it!
As some areas affected by the Holiday Farm fire go from level 3 to level 2, some residents are being allowed back to their properties. But although it might be tempting to start the cleanup and repairs straight away, it is important to remember that you should not do anything to your property until you…
Blue River Water District Update
Blue River Water District Update First, a reminder that residents do not need to take any action to cancel their water services at this point. No bills will be issued at this time, and you will be notified in advance before this changes. Over the past ten days since the Holiday Farm Fire fire devastated…
ODOT Latest on McKenzie Highway 126 Closure
The Oregon wildfires affect so much of our lives including our transportation system. Most people know that roads close due to flames and smoke when fires are in the immediate area, but many people may not know that debris such as downed trees can cause closures. Fire can damage the road surface, signs, guardrails, etc….
McKenzie Valley Wellness Update
Val Rapp, President of board for McKenzie Valley Wellness owners of the land where the McKenzie River Clinic stood reached out to share the statement below. The Clinic building is gone, but the health practice continues. We will rebuild. Orchid Health staff are providing emergency fire-replacement prescriptions and other normal services available by phone. Call…