Floodplain updated for Blue River properties
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Floodplain updated for Blue River properties

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County hired a technical consultant to lead the process to remove properties and areas from the FEMA floodplain maps, called a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in the Blue River area.  The LOMR has been approved by FEMA, effective August 26, 2022, will remove most of the Blue River community from the…

2022 Preparedness Calendar
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2022 Preparedness Calendar

Source: Ready.gov The Ready 2022 Preparedness Calendar is a planning tool that marks preparedness activities and provides customizable resources to help promote preparedness throughout the year. Please feel free to adapt the materials to hazards that can impact your local area. Social media toolkits are available for many weather and climate events such as extreme heat,…

Wildfire Survivors Living in FEMA Housing Unit Will Have Chance to Purchase
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Wildfire Survivors Living in FEMA Housing Unit Will Have Chance to Purchase

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org At the request of the state, FEMA activated the Sales and Donations Program providing 2020 wildfire survivors the opportunity to purchase their currently occupied Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHU) at adjusted fair market value. Participation in this program is voluntary and an occupant’s decision not to participate does not impact their eligibility in…

FEMA Test of the Emergency Alert System TODAY – 11th Aug.
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FEMA Test of the Emergency Alert System TODAY – 11th Aug.

FEMA will conduct a national test of Wireless Emergency Alert (text alerts) & the Emergency Alert System (TV and radio) on August 11 at 11:20 AM PST. If you receive this test please read it carefully so that you do not confuse it with a real-time emergency alert from Lane County. ⚠️The WEA test message…

FEMA Awards ODOT Over $34 Million for Debris Removal in Wildfire Affected Counties
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FEMA Awards ODOT Over $34 Million for Debris Removal in Wildfire Affected Counties

Salem, Ore. – FEMA has approved $34,488,250 for the State of Oregon to defray the costs of debris removal throughout Douglas, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln and Marion counties from 2020’s devastating wildfires under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA). FEMA funds will reimburse the Oregon Department of Transportation for the collection, removal and disposal of debris from destroyed structures throughout…

FEMA Reps Available in Springfield July 23-26
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FEMA Reps Available in Springfield July 23-26

If you missed last weekend’s FEMA outreach event in Blue River, you’ll have another opportunity at the Springfield Municipal Court (230 4th Street, Springfield) next weekend.  Friday, July 23: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, July 24: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 25: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, July 26: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00…

Land Management + FEMA Available Upriver this Weekend
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Land Management + FEMA Available Upriver this Weekend

Lane County Land Management in Leaburg this Weekend We are looking forward to seeing many of you on Saturday at the Land Management rebuilding drop-in session at the Leaburg Fire Station. Click here to see the event poster.  The McKenzie Rebuilds website has also been updated to include information related to HB 2289 and the…

Debris Management Task Force Update
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Debris Management Task Force Update

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com General Operation Updates As work continues to help keep wildfire-impacted communities safe, the independent arborist hired to review the state-led hazard tree process found that the operation is sound. The independent arborist contractor, Galen Wright, brought more than thirty years of Pacific Northwest arboriculture and forestry experience to his review, including expertise in…