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Wildfire Insurance Virtual Town Hall
You are invited to a special virtual wildfire insurance town hall with Oregon Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi and Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Cleanup is progressing, and the arrival of spring means construction will soon be ramping up for people affected by the Labor Day wildfires. Join Stolfi, Rosenblum, Oregon State University Fire Program Manager Carrie…
Covid-19 | Healthcare | Lane County | Local Support | Medical | PSA Alerts | Resources | State & County
April 11th – 2nd Dose COVID-19 Vaccinations for Eligible McKenzie Valley Residents
If you received your first dose at last month’s McKenzie vaccination clinics, you are eligible to register for your second shot. You must have an appointment to receive a vaccination. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER https://www.cognitoforms.com/LaneCountyCOVID/LaneCountyCOVID19VaccineScheduling?fbclid=IwAR2XWiynW8Ik_EQ0KZrQ_vCgAeShWIwSmRmeRcIP3YCBbbtVbRz884Su6kw (Locals use the code vaxMCK2021) If you don’t see the School or Leaburg as options, don’t book online and…
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Upriver Appointments with Building Officials Available
Holiday Farm Fire survivors are now able to make in-person appointments with Lane County building officials to discuss rebuilding and ask questions about their applications, property or process. Appointments are available on Thursdays at the McKenzie Fire & Rescue Station in Leaburg. You can register for an appointment at www.mckenzierebuilds.org/lmd-upriver-scheduling. Masks are required. More information about rebuilding…
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Steps to Prepare For New Federal Funding Programs
Source: Oregon.gov The American Rescue Plan has earmarked billions of dollars to support small businesses to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is anticipated that programs, including the new Restaurant Revitalisation Fund (RRF) and Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG), will be available sometime in April. Attached you will find an overview of…
Cleanup | Community | Holiday Farm Fire | Lane County | Local Support | McKenzie Recovery | PSA Alerts
Lane County Long-Term Recovery Manager in Vida Thursdays
Matt McRae, Lane County’s long-term recovery manager, is available to meet with fire survivors each Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Old McKenzie Hatchery/McKenzie River Discovery Center (44643 Highway 126). Recovery information and resources are also available at www.mckenzierebuilds.org.
Vida McKenzie Community Center Fundraiser & Open House
Show your support for rebuilding the Community Center at their April 10th Open House to be held at the Discovery Center from 1pm to 4pm. View the re-build vision, visit with architect Jesse Elliott, and provide your thoughts. Also sample the pastries and support the Butter Braid fundraiser while you are there, more info on…
Wildfire Debris Cleanup Update
Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com This monthly newsletter provides the latest information about Oregon’s wildfire cleanup effort and what’s underway to remove debris and hazard trees following the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. 5 things to know about wildfire debris and hazard tree removal this month Pace and scale continues to ramp up. Once hazardous materials and waste were removed…
McKenzie River Fire Restoration Shed Build Project
Students from McKenzie School District will begin working with the Blue River Community to build replacement sheds for those who lost a structure in the devastating Summer 2020 McKenzie River Area fires. These 8’ X 8’ sheds will be assembled from kits at the school and, upon completion, will be delivered to respective home owners…