Free Covid-19 Tests Available on 3rd March
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Free Covid-19 Tests Available on 3rd March

On Thursday 3 March, 9am – 2pm Orchid Health will be offering free at-home Covid-19 tests. See the poster below for more info but you can pick them up at the clinic directly or contact them on 541-882-3341 as they might be able to drop off free tests at churches or fire departments in your…

McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group
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McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group

The McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is a non-profit organization serving people and organizations in the Holiday Farm Fire area. Its mission is to recognize needs, find resources, and help individuals and families recover from disaster. “We are here to serve the McKenzie Valley community as it rebuilds after the 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.”…

Disaster Distress Helpline
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Disaster Distress Helpline

Source: samhsa.gov When disaster strikes, often people react with increased anxiety, worry, sadness, anger, or other strong feelings of distress. With support from community and family, most of us are able to bounceback. However, some may need extra assistance to cope with unfolding events and uncertainties. The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the nation’s only…

Community Mental Health Support
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Community Mental Health Support

There is help available locally if you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or are overwhelmed.  The White Bird Crisis Line is accessible 24/7 at 541-687-4000 and 1-800-422-7558. It offers humanistic, person-centered crisis intervention.   Oregon Safe + Strong Helpline: 800-923-4357 (HELP). Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…

Oregon Coronavirus Recovery Resources
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Oregon Coronavirus Recovery Resources

Source: Defazio.House.gov For the most up-to-date information on what you should know about the coronavirus, state and local updates, and travel advisories please visit the following websites: General information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Status in Oregon – Oregon Health Authority Travel information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Avoid Coronavirus Scams – Federal…

Most of Oregon Under Air Quality Advisory
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Most of Oregon Under Air Quality Advisory

Source: OregonSmoke.Blogspot.com Location: Willamette Valley, Central Oregon, Eastern Oregon and Southern Oregon End date: Monday, Aug. 16 Smoke source: Fires in Oregon, Washington, California and Canada The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Southwest Clean Air Agency and Lane Regional Air Protection Agency issued and extended air quality advisories Friday for many parts of Oregon due to smoke from…

Oregon’s Indoor Mask Mandate Takes Effect Friday: Governor Defends Timing of Decision
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Oregon’s Indoor Mask Mandate Takes Effect Friday: Governor Defends Timing of Decision

Source: OregonLive.com By Aimee Green | The Oregonian/OregonLive A seemingly battle-worn Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday defended her decision to reinstate Oregon’s indoor mask mandate this Friday – saying she didn’t realize until recently that virtually none of the county leaders she’d entrusted to change the course of the COVID-19 pandemic planned to do a…

Important Wildfire Update + Links – August 11
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Important Wildfire Update + Links – August 11

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Knoll Fire, being managed as part of the Middle Fork Complex Fire, is burning near the confluence of Deer Creek and the McKenzie River. It has prompted a Level 1 evacuation notice for the Belknap area in Lane County and a Level 1 notice for the Trail Bridge Reservoir area in Linn…

Air Quality Advisory for Eastern Lane & Linn Counties + Southern Oregon
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Air Quality Advisory for Eastern Lane & Linn Counties + Southern Oregon

Source: OregonSmoke.Blogspot.com MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug. Location: Southern Oregon and Eastern Lane and Linn countiesEnd date: Friday, Aug. 13Smoke source: Fires in Oregon and Northern California The Oregon…