Cooperator’s Update Monday 19th October
Nancy Schwan-Howard – Clinic Manager Orchid Health McKenzie River Clinic Nancy reported that the clinic is still working out of the quilt shop, but they are unsure at the moment whether that arrangement will be extended or if it might move to the Basketball Academy location (USBA). Once negotiations are concluded (hopefully within the next…
Communications in McKenzie River Valley Restored – KEZI 9 News
After we posted about the incredible efforts over the last month by the volunteer Oregon Internet Response (OIR) team to restore communication to the Holiday Farm Fire area KEZI 9 News came out to Rainbow this weekend to interview Matt Sayre from OIR and help spread the word that while we might not be streaming…
Cooperator’s Update Friday 16th October
Following the fires that have devastated so much of the McKenzie Valley since Labor day, a lot has happened to meet the emergency needs of victims and start supporting residents as they look towards the intermediate clean-up, building resilience as winter approaches, and looking forward towards the long-term efforts of rebuilding property and livelihoods. A…
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DSA Teams Provide Help to Survivors Virtually
FEMA is hoping to encourage as many McKenzie community members and leaders to attend their upcoming virtual training on long-term recovery efforts. The Long Term Recovery Orientation is a 2-hour webinar, created by the National VOAD Long Term Recovery Group Committee, designed to bring understanding to the development and structure of a Long Term Recovery…
McKenzie Highway Relief Centers UPDATE – What You Need to Know
Grassroots volunteer efforts have come together to form a string of Relief Centers along the McKenzie Highway in the area impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire. Blue River Relief Center at McKenzie Community School Rainbow Relief Center at Upper McKenzie Community Center Vida Relief Center at McKenzie River Discovery Center Two of the centers offer…
UPDATE – Right of Entry for Cleanup
Lane County has updated their advice and information regarding ROE access for county crews to access your property to assess and remove hazardous materials and/or fire debris. You can see this updated info here. Please note, the county has added a legal disclaimer to this information and advises it is only for ‘General Guidance to…
Situation Status Report for the Lane County Holiday Farm Fire
Lane County’s update on the Holiday Farm Fire. Issued last Friday but most info is still relevant. 1. SITUATION (Situation Update, Actions Taken) McKenzie River valley experienced significant wildfire events starting on 09/07/2020 at 8:17 pm starting at Holiday Farm and moving westward resulting in widespread evacuations, human life loss, structure loss, disrupted communications, and…
Lane County EOC Holiday Farm Fire Report 8th Oct.
Lane County EOC Response HOLIDAY FARM FIRE Report 27 10/08/2020 @ 1400 through 10/09/2020 @ 1400 1. SITUATION (Situation Update, Actions Taken) ● McKenzie River valley experienced significant wildfire events starting on 09/07/2020 at 8:17 pm starting at Holiday Farm and moving westward resulting in widespread evacuations, human life loss, structure loss, disrupted communications, and…