‘We’ll be back’: Recovery phase continues after Holiday Farm Fire
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‘We’ll be back’: Recovery phase continues after Holiday Farm Fire

Source: KEZI.com By Jacob Roberts, Posted: Feb 1, 2021 12:57 PM The McKenzie Community Development Corporation has been at the forefront of the response and recovery effort after the fire. BLUE RIVER, Ore. — The landscape of the McKenzie corridor is unmistakably changed in the wake of the Holiday Farm Fire that broke out last…

Understanding Hazard Tree Removal Markings
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Understanding Hazard Tree Removal Markings

As posted previously crews around the state are beginning to clear roads and private properties of trees damaged in September’s wildfires. The tree clearing is part of the Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Management Task Force’s effort to provide cleanup for homes and businesses in the eight affected counties – Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln,…

Strube Flats No Longer Accepting Yard Debris
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Strube Flats No Longer Accepting Yard Debris

An update from the Willamette National Forest: Strube Flats on the McKenzie River Ranger District will no longer be accepting organic yard debris for disposal beginning Jan. 15, 2021. This service was temporary in nature and was set up to benefit community cleanup efforts after the Holiday Farm Fire. The area will be used to…

DDEV Destination Ready Program Open for Applications
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DDEV Destination Ready Program Open for Applications

Source: Industry.TravelOregon.com Direct investment and technical assistance for the development, enhancement and stewardship of key visitor experiences that are COVID-19 appropriate, will aid in economic recovery, enhance local livability and provide access to a diversity of explorers. The deadline for applications is Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. PST.  Apply now. Full details of this opportunity…

Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Removal Begins with Hazard Trees
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Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Removal Begins with Hazard Trees

Source: Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on January 2021 SALEM – Crews around the state are beginning to clear roads and private properties of trees damaged in September’s wildfires. The tree clearing is part of the Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Management Task Force’s effort to provide cleanup for homes and businesses…

Wildfire Cleanup Team Asking for Specific Property Information for Planning
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Wildfire Cleanup Team Asking for Specific Property Information for Planning

​Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force (Link) SALEM, OR – Oregon property owners affected by September’s wildfires must provide specific cleanup needs to help crews plan and schedule upcoming work. Those participating in the Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Management Task Force Step 2 cleanup need to complete a questionnaire asking for…

Winter Weather a Factor as Work Ramps up to Remove Debris
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Winter Weather a Factor as Work Ramps up to Remove Debris

After marking thousands of trees and staging heavy equipment in snow and rain, the second step of cleanup work is ramping up across the state. Following work with the Environmental Protection Agency to remove hazardous materials and other items from more than 2,000 properties, Oregonians may see crews cutting and stacking hazard trees near roadways,…

Step 2 Cleanup: Answers To Your Most Common Questions
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Step 2 Cleanup: Answers To Your Most Common Questions

Source: debriscleanupnews.com The top 3 questions we’re asked the most, and where you can go for a deeper dive on all things wildfire debris cleanup As we (the Oregon Debris Management Task Force) start to ramp up our hazard tree and debris removal operations across the state, we’ve encountered myriad questions from property owners and…

What’s Happening Near You? Easily Track Progress with Online Tools
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What’s Happening Near You? Easily Track Progress with Online Tools

As cleanup work ramps up across Oregon, track what’s happening in your area or around the state by using ODOT’s two online interactive tools. The first tool is an address lookup map. Type in your unique access ID to see the status of your property, as well as what documentation we have on file for you….