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…
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…
Lane County’s Forest Glen Park in Blue River is open after hazard tree removal and cleanup was completed by the Debris Management Task Force in partnership with Lane County Parks. Residents should continue to avoid closed parks and boat ramps in the fire area. Crews are working to make these spaces safe. State and federal…
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…
EWEB Commissioners are making plans for the scheduled “Upriver” meeting at the Leaburg Fire Station June 15th at 6pm All Commissioners and the General Manager are planning to attend. Covid-19 constraints will be in effect and there are no snacks or beverages planned. Current agenda topics are: Watershed status and Investments Programs for McKenzie Valley…
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…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Debris removal and hazard tree operations are nearly 40 percent complete and crews continue to make significant progress. Hazard tree marking and tagging continues between mileposts 30-36 and 40-43. Hazard tree removal is underway at mileposts 33-35 and at local and county parks—including at Blue River Park—to help these areas reopen sooner. The…
As part of the transition from emergency assistance to longer-term recovery, the former site of the Blue River Relief Center at the McKenzie School has now reverted to being the storage and distribution site for the local food pantry. When? – Every second and fourth Friday of the month, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm If you can’t…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org We have an important update regarding NON-CONFORMING USE properties/structures. Senate Bill 405 has been approved by the Oregon Legislature and is headed to the Governor’s desk for signature. The bill extends the deadline to rebuild non-conforming use structures to Sept. 25, 2025. State law had previously only allowed 12 months for property owners to rebuild….
