ODF Trains More Personnel on Fire Detection Aircraft
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ODF Trains More Personnel on Fire Detection Aircraft

Source: ODFFire.com The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) aviation unit held their annual multi-mission aircraft training this week (May 16-20) in Salem, Oregon. This opportunity gives the department a chance to train personnel who will help with wildfire detection using the ODF-owned Partenavia P-68 Observer. The Partenavia has had many uses in the last 40…

Keep in Touch – Current Wildfire Situation
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Keep in Touch – Current Wildfire Situation

Source: Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery The Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery website has an excellent 2022 Wildfire Situation Dashboard that you should check regularly as another hot summer approaches. Click the image above to visit their website and click the image below to skip straight to a live dashboard for the status of local…

How to Spot, Avoid and Report Scams After a Disaster
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How to Spot, Avoid and Report Scams After a Disaster

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…

Sign up for Emergency Alerts!
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Sign up for Emergency Alerts!

Source: Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery If you haven’t already, don’t forget to sign up for Emergency Alerts as summer arrives. Keep your family and property prepared for possible wildfires this year. Stay safe, stay informed and stay connected + access resources before, during and after wildfires. Get lifesaving alerts and instructions during emergencies to…

McKenzieRebuilds.org – Video Resources
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McKenzieRebuilds.org – Video Resources

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Don’t forget that the excellent Lane County website McKenzieRebuilds.org has a video collection of information and resource updates for Holiday Farm Fire survivors, including the Facebook Live updates. The most recent videos are at the top. Click the link above or the image below to visit their Vimeo page.

Floodplain updated for Blue River properties
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Floodplain updated for Blue River properties

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County hired a technical consultant to lead the process to remove properties and areas from the FEMA floodplain maps, called a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), in the Blue River area.  The LOMR has been approved by FEMA, effective August 26, 2022, will remove most of the Blue River community from the…

ODE Energy Efficient Rebuild Funding
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ODE Energy Efficient Rebuild Funding

Source: Oregon.gov A total of $10.8 million is available from the Oregon Department of Energy for energy efficient rebuilding incentives for residential and commercial structures. Building owners can receive incentives to rebuild to current building code or above code – incorporating these energy efficiency improvements help make buildings more comfortable and support long-term affordability through lower…

ReOregon Public Meeting May 18 McKenzie School New Gym
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ReOregon Public Meeting May 18 McKenzie School New Gym

Oregon Housing and Community Services released a draft plan for $422 million in disaster recovery grant funds intended to help communities and residents recover from the 2020 Labor Day fires. This effort, which is called “ReOregon,” will provide new permanent housing in the areas most impacted by the fires. A public hearing is set for 6:00 p.m….

Fire Marshal Hosts Wildfire Preparedness Webinars
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Fire Marshal Hosts Wildfire Preparedness Webinars

Source: Oregon.gov With May being Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will be hosting weekly webinars on several different topics ranging from financial readiness for wildfire to a fascinating look at fire-resistant plants. Home Ignition Thursday, May 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Evacuation Preparedness Thursday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Fire Resistant…

EWEB Homesite Relocation Program
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EWEB Homesite Relocation Program

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…