Source: DFR.Oregon.gov We all need to be on the lookout for Disaster Scams. Sadly they are a reality for all of us rebuilding our lives after the Holiday Farm Fire and we need to be vigilant as they could affect us or our neighbors. Recovering from a scam, fraud or financial exploitation is a unique…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Don’t forget that the excellent Lane County website McKenzieRebuilds.org has a video collection of information and resource updates for Holiday Farm Fire survivors, including the Facebook Live updates. The most recent videos are at the top. Click the link above or the image below to visit their Vimeo page.
Source: EWEB.org Homesite Relocation Program Eligible landowners in the Holiday Farm Fire perimeter can be awarded up to $7,000 for rebuilding their homes or septic systems outside of the riparian setback or special flood hazard area. Relocation Incentive Property owners who move their building footprints further back from a waterway will be eligible for $2,000 in advance of construction, which is intended to reward landowners for rebuilding in a…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Keep up to date with rebuilding progress in the valley and check out the map and table on McKenzieRebuilds.org to see how many building permits are in review and have been issued for properties located within the Holiday Farm Fire area. So far, Lane County Land Management Division has waived $1,073,300 in fees…
Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete; hazard tree removal is 93% complete. State-led hazard tree work along Highway 126 is nearly complete. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is also nearly complete, with work finishing on Goodpasture Road, Gate…
Source: AfterTheFireUSA.org After The Fire USA hosted a virtual meeting on Friday, March 11, to help fire survivors who have questions about mortgages and home financing post-wildfire. Understanding the complexities of finance post-wildfire disaster is complex and can be overwhelming. From insurance to mortgages to loans to contracts and more, the financial decisions you make…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County Disaster Case Managers Available to Help Disaster case managers work closely with a survivor to create a plan to achieve their goals in recovery after a disaster. A Disaster Case Manager (DCM) can help with: Connecting to community resources such as interim and permanent housing, household supplies, counseling, food and medical….
Permit Navigator Marianne Nolte is Lane County Land Management’s Permit Navigator. Her role is to assist Holiday Farm Fire survivors as they navigate through the complexities of the permitting process. You can contact her with questions before you get started rebuilding, and with questions about inspections and “finaling” your building permits. Marianne is available on…
McKenzie River Trust Holds Land for Blue River Community Revitalization By Hannarose McGuinness, First Published by Eugene Weekly As spring makes its way through the valley, oso berry bushes are sprouting up along the riverfront while red-winged blackbirds sing. Although the trees are scorched black at the base, humans and nature are working to restore…
Source: EWEB Underground Electric Service Lines EWEB will offer financial assistance to help in the rebuilding process for our customers impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire. EWEB intends to invest in underground service lines wherever practical for customers rebuilding within the Holiday Farm Fire perimeter who require substantial repair or full replacement of the service…