Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update
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Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update

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…

BottleDrop Customers Donate to McKenzie Area Fire Recovery
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BottleDrop Customers Donate to McKenzie Area Fire Recovery

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…

County Planning & Permit Public Forum – Mon 15th
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County Planning & Permit Public Forum – Mon 15th

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…

FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021
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FEMA Recovery At A Glance Lane County Mar. 9, 2021

Source: FEMA–DR 4562-OR–Fact Sheet #113 | Mar. 9, 2021 381 individuals and households have been approved for nearly $2.5 million in federal grants through FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program. Nearly $6.4 million in U.S. Small Business Administration low-interest disaster loans have been approved for 52 homeowners and renters and four businesses as of Mar. 5….

Lane County Parks to Undergo Cleanup
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Lane County Parks to Undergo Cleanup

Lane County Parks owns and operates four parks that were damaged in the wildfire: Helfrich Landing (milepost 28), Eagle Rock (milepost 35), H.J. Morton (milepost 37) and Forest Glen Landing (milepost 41). Only Helfrich Landing has reopened to the public.  Combined, the parks are just over 31 acres in size and we estimate that hundreds…

Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend
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Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend

Blue sky is showing through the clouds here in Blue River as the third weekend of cleanup starts. Cascade Relief is back along with many local volunteers to help this devastated town get back on its feet. A huge thank you to all those who have sweated and strained over the last three weeks to…

Thurs. 4th March 6pm @School – ODOT Hazard Tree Removal Update Meeting!
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Thurs. 4th March 6pm @School – ODOT Hazard Tree Removal Update Meeting!

ODOT WILL HOST A MEETING at the School at 6pm Thursday 4th March to go over their tree removal plans. NOTICE – DURING THE WEEK OF MARCH 8 YOU MAY SEE TREE FALLERS WORKING BETWEEN MILEPOSTS 36-37 AND 38-40. Weather conditions or other issues may cause changes. Travelers are advised to stay alert near crews…

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

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…

Metallic Winged Sculpture To Be Made From Holiday Farm Fire Remnants
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Metallic Winged Sculpture To Be Made From Holiday Farm Fire Remnants

Source: KLCC.org By Brian Bull “Making art from heartache” could be one way to describe a sculpture project that uses salvaged metal from the Holiday Farm Fire. The finished piece will honor the fortitude of McKenzie River Corridor residents. Roughly two truckloads of scrap metal from locals in the fire-ravaged areas have been gathered, totaling…

Disaster Assistance with FEMA is Non-Taxable
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Disaster Assistance with FEMA is Non-Taxable

Source: Office of External Arrairs – FEMA–DR 4562-OR–Fact Sheet # 105 | Feb. 24, 2021 Oregon disaster survivors receiving Social Security or other state, or federal government aid have no cause for concern that disaster assistance might affect their benefits. Federal Disaster Assistance is Not Counted as Income Internal Revenue Service rules say qualified disaster…