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: 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…
Don’t forget the next Blue River Park redesign public zoom meeting is tomorrow! You are invited to the Blue River Park – Phase 2 Re-design Zoom Meeting on Saturday, April 30th, 10am – 11:30 am Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/blueriverpark2 Zoom Meeting Link: https://uoregon.zoom.us/j/9276635286 If you missed Phase 1, this is your chance to give your feedback…
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….
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: 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…
Lane County and the Oregon Building Codes Division have launched a grant program to help owners of homes and businesses rebuild after the 2020 Oregon wildfires. People who own a home – including manufactured homes – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods…
Home Share Oregon is a 501c3 organization designed to prevent the rising number of homeless Oregonians. They help homeowners keep their homes and reduce mortgage burdens while creating more affordable rental units through our hybrid, online home-sharing program. Home Share Oregon functions on the premise that owner-occupied homes with an available spare bedroom constitute underutilized housing…
United Way of Lane County has announced a four-part emergency preparedness series to occur April-June! The series will be hosted by United Way of Lane County and Ana-Marie Jones, a regional consultant with over 30 years of experience supporting small, grassroots non-profit organizations in disaster preparedness. We will be hosting an Information Session via Zoom on…