Holiday Farm Fire

Holiday Farm Fire Tree Planting

ByTom Atkinson March 25, 2022April 5, 2022

Source: McKenzie Watershed Council After the wildfire devastated the McKenzie Valley the McKenzie Watershed Council and Pure Water Partners have leaped into action, working with multiple partners to begin the long job of restoring the natural splendor of the valley. They recently posted this heartfelt interview with McKenzie resident Sue McAlister of Blue River about…

Wildfire Recovery Update – March 11, 2022

ByTom Atkinson March 14, 2022April 11, 2022

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete while final close-out activities wrap up; hazard tree removal is 90% complete. Hazard tree work is nearly complete and wrapping up near the Vida area soon. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is…

Lane County Building Permit Update

ByTom Atkinson February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

The table below shows 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 for fire survivors and has issued all requested refunds. This data is updated once per month. View this information,…

House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing

ByTom Atkinson February 10, 2022February 10, 2022

The upcoming House Special Committee Wildfire Recovery Public Hearing on Feb.15, 5:30-7:30pm is another chance for McKenzie Valley residents to have their say at the legislative level, so take a look at the flyer below and be sure to submit your testimony. The PDF below includes: Description of the Hearing How to Testify (Audio and/or…

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A Quilt for the Community

ByTom Atkinson January 25, 2022January 25, 2022

Those are the words of Lesa Henson, a Holiday Farm Fire survivor who received a very special gift in time for the holidays last year. That gift – a hand-made quilt featuring all 50 state birds – was the result of collaboration and acts of kindness by many individuals in the #McKenzieStrong community. From the…

Red Cross Bridge Funding Update

ByTom Atkinson December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The deadline to apply for Red Cross Bridge Assistance Funding is Thursday, December 16, 2021. Applicants must already be registered with the Red Cross for assistance related to the Holiday Farm Fire. For some applicants, this may be a second round of assistance; for others, it will be the first bridge assistance they have received. …

MCDC Quilt Raffle!

ByTom Atkinson December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

This is an opportunity to show your support to a local organization that looks after the communities of the McKenzie Valley, which has been badly affected by the devastating wildfires last year. This beautiful piece was lovingly hand-sewn over hundreds of hours by three talented friends who have collaborated to create this unique quilt featuring…

McKenzie Valley Long Term Recovery Group

ByTom Atkinson December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

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.”…

McKenzie Holiday Lights 2021

ByTom Atkinson December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

SUNDAY December 12 @4:30 PM Two Parades West McKenzie Valley start at Cedar Flat East McKenzie Valley start at McKenzie Espresso & Deli Meet and greet at Vida Windermere Office with a warm, canopy-covered Bonfire outside! Beverages and Snacks Overflow parking in the lot next to Everyone’s Market Every car receives a tally to vote…

Feds Budget $422M to Help Oregon Address ‘long-term unmet recovery needs’ from 2020 Fires

ByTom Atkinson November 10, 2021November 10, 2021

Source: KPIC.com SALEM, Ore. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development approved the allocation of over than $422 million to Oregon in supplemental disaster assistance for housing recovery. The allocation for Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery and Mitigation – a first for Oregon – is intended to “address long-term unmet recovery needs…