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USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Seeking Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Assistance
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USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Seeking Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Assistance

ByTom Atkinson

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance.      This guide follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of the American Jobs Plan, which targets investments to support infrastructure in…

Wildfire Victims Can Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
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Wildfire Victims Can Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

ByTom Atkinson

SALEM, Ore. – State and federal officials are encouraging Oregon residents affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds, which began on Sept. 7 and are continuing, to register for disaster assistance with FEMA as soon as possible. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for survivors has been made available in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn,…

BR Park Design Event – Part 2!
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BR Park Design Event – Part 2!

ByTom Atkinson

Source: BlueRiverPark.com In February we held a virtual Open House via zoom for the community to input on the redesign and rebuilding of our much-loved community park. The event was a huge success and the accompanying survey we put out there also garnered valuable input from the community. We have taken on board all the…

Your Web Searches Today Can Help with Wildfire Restoration
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Your Web Searches Today Can Help with Wildfire Restoration

ByTom Atkinson

Ecosia (Ecosia.org), a not-for-profit search engine that uses profits to plant trees, is going to dedicate all revenue from searches today (Tuesday, July 27) towards wildfire efforts in the US, Brazil and Australia as part of its Ecosia Wildfire Relief campaign. This will include launching a new project in partnership with American Forest Foundation to…

Cascade Relief Team Extend Blue River Cleanup to 3rd Week
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Cascade Relief Team Extend Blue River Cleanup to 3rd Week

ByTom Atkinson

Extended Cleanup Dates & Times March 3rd , 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 4th, 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 5th , 2021, 8:30AM – 5pm March 6th 2021 9:00am- 5:00pm March 7th 2021 9:00am -5:00pm They can’t get enough! Yes, Cascade Relief is coming back to Blue River for a THIRD week to help clean…

Fire-Resistant Rebuilding Grant
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Fire-Resistant Rebuilding Grant

ByTom Atkinson

Lane County and the Oregon Building Codes Division have launched a grant program to help owners of homes and businesses rebuild after the 2020 Oregon wildfires. People who own a home – including manufactured homes – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods…