Housing

Guide to insurance and debris removal cleanup costs

ByTom Atkinson June 25, 2021June 24, 2021

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com With debris removal work completed on more properties every day, the next question for many property owners is: do I need to pay for this, either directly or through my insurance?  The short answer is no, not up front. The State of Oregon is covering all up-front costs of debris removal cleanup. In…

Long Term Recovery Group Report / Findings from COAD

ByTom Atkinson June 23, 2021June 23, 2021

A team of grad students from the University of Oregon produced this report for our “COAD” – Community Organizations Active in Disaster – focusing on gaps and assets that showed up in the Holiday Farm Fire response. In some communities, LTRGs transition to a COAD structure once disaster recovery cases are closed. You can see…

House Bill 2289 Passed by the State

ByTom Atkinson June 21, 2021June 23, 2021

House Bill 2289 was passed by the State and became effective on June 11, 2021. It provides simplified planning and building processes for the rebuilding of nonresidential, accessory, and residential dwelling uses. APPLICABILITYThe bill is applicable to owners of properties on which structures or uses were destroyed or interrupted by the Holiday Farm Fire. Sections…

Rebuilding Q&A June 22nd Lane Events Center

ByTom Atkinson June 17, 2021June 19, 2021

Lane County Land Management Division is hosting an in-person Q&A session about rebuilding for Holiday Farm Fire survivors on Tuesday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lane Events Center Atrium (796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene). If you have questions about the rebuilding process, please consider joining us. More information about rebuilding is available at www.mckenzierebuilds.org. Do…

New Holiday Farm Fire Permit Navigator Appointed to Help Survivors

ByTom Atkinson June 15, 2021June 15, 2021

Lane County’s Land Management Division has just announced that Marianne Nolte has been selected to fill Lane County’s new “Holiday Farm Fire Permit Navigator” position. This is an important new function within the Land Management Division – and as the name implies the Permit Navigator position was created with the singular mission of assisting Holiday…

Future Build Project – Sheds for Survivors Documentary

ByTom Atkinson June 10, 2021June 11, 2021

Today Lane Education Service District shared this amazing short documentary film created by Lane County high school students. The piece tells the incredible story behind the Future Build project where students, volunteers, and agencies came together to bring hope to the survivors of the Holiday Farm Fire in the McKenzie River Valley. #FutureBuild #LaneESD #CTEworks!…

Temporary FEMA Trailers Coming to Rainbow

ByTom Atkinson June 4, 2021June 3, 2021

Source: McKenzieRiverReflectionsNewspaper.com US Basketball Academy will lease space for 17 units June 3, 2021 RAINBOW: Some area families should soon be able to return to living on the river again, after losing their homes in the Holiday Farm Fire last year. In an agreement between the Federal Emergency Agency and the US Basketball academy, 17…

Temporary Housing Coming to Rainbow for Holiday Farm Fire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

Source: KEZI.com Posted By: Chelsea Hunt A total of 17 trailers will be set up at a site in Rainbow, bringing survivors closer to their communities. RAINBOW, Ore. – After the devastating Holiday Farm Fire ripped through the McKenzie River area last September, many families are still looking for a place to stay that’s closer…

Two New Resources Available for Fire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson June 3, 2021June 3, 2021

There are two new resources available for fire survivors who need rental assistance or who receive SNAP benefits. Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) OERAP will cover up to 12 months of past due rent and three months of forward rent, once all past due rent is paid. OERAP will also cover past due utility…

Virtual Land Management Q&A Tonight

ByTom Atkinson May 26, 2021May 27, 2021

It’s not too late to register for the upcoming virtual Q&A session with Lane County Land Management. WHEN: Wednesday, May 26, 6:00-7:30 PM WHERE: Online – you must register in advance REGISTER: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5624422404298028555 You must register to participate. A recording will be made available the following day at https://vimeo.com/showcase/7923470. You will be asked to submit questions…