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Reopening park in Oregon town devastated by wildfire ‘is going to be a big milestone’
Source: NBC16.com BLUE RIVER, Ore. – The Holiday Farm Fire swept down the McKenzie River drainage and through town late last summer, driven by unusually fierce east winds. Blue River Park was lost to the flames along with much of the community. NBC-16 visited Blue River and interviewed Park Board member Alice Bonasio. “Blue River…

211info WILDFIRE Information & Resources
211 is still maintaining a wildfire response line for all wildfire survivors in Oregon. They will route survivors to resources, and also direct them to local DCMs. Contact them here: https://www.211info.org/contact They also maintain a website here that includes a lot of useful info although some of it appears to be out of date (e.g….

CDC Community Organizers Making a Difference on the Ground
Charitable grants and generous donations have enabled The McKenzie CDC to hire a full-time Resource Coordinator and two Community Organizers to actively support survivors on the ground. Having a presence directly within our community means the CDC can quickly identify needs and make an impact where larger county and state-wide organizations might be out of…

Alert: High Heat Tips, Video & Resources
Source: Portland Bureau of Emergency Management Today and tomorrow, temperatures will reach 90 degrees or higher, with the hottest times of day between 2 pm to 8 pm. Very hot weather can cause heat-related illness and death, especially earlier in the season before our bodies are used to warm temperatures. The most sensitive groups are…

Lane County Planning Director Discusses HB 2289
On Tuesday, Lane County Planning Director Amber Bell provided an overview of HB 2289 to the Board of County Commissioners. Watch the video below for a high-level overview of how HB 2289 simplifies the rebuilding process for many fire survivors by eliminating the need for land use applications. You can read the overview in the…

Residents Affected by Holiday Farm Fire To Receive Holiday Boxes
Source: KLCC.org By Aubrey Bulkeley Whether staying at local hotels or camping on their property, many people affected by the Holiday Farm Fire are still living in temporary situations. The McKenzie Community Development Corporation is giving out holiday boxes to 400 McKenzie River area residents featuring local blueberries, honey, and hazelnuts. Communications Director Alice Bonasio…