Lane County Permit Navigator New Upriver Hours
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Lane County Permit Navigator New Upriver Hours

ByTom Atkinson

Beginning August 12, no appointments are necessary at the Leaburg Annex (Leaburg Fire Station) on Thursdays and wildfire survivors are encouraged to drop-in between 9:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to see Permit Navigator Marianne Nolte. Appointments are no longer required after a multi-week slowdown in the number of people registering for appointments. Marianne is also…

FEMA Test of the Emergency Alert System TODAY – 11th Aug.
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FEMA Test of the Emergency Alert System TODAY – 11th Aug.

ByTom Atkinson

FEMA will conduct a national test of Wireless Emergency Alert (text alerts) & the Emergency Alert System (TV and radio) on August 11 at 11:20 AM PST. If you receive this test please read it carefully so that you do not confuse it with a real-time emergency alert from Lane County. ⚠️The WEA test message…

Important Wildfire Update + Links – August 11
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Important Wildfire Update + Links – August 11

ByTom Atkinson

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org The Knoll Fire, being managed as part of the Middle Fork Complex Fire, is burning near the confluence of Deer Creek and the McKenzie River. It has prompted a Level 1 evacuation notice for the Belknap area in Lane County and a Level 1 notice for the Trail Bridge Reservoir area in Linn…

Knoll Fire August 10th Update
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Knoll Fire August 10th Update

ByTom Atkinson

August 10, 2021 update on the Knoll Fire from Darren Cross, Acting Deputy Forest Supervisor for the Willamette National Forest. #KnollFire #FireYear2021 MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug.

Local Policy Makers Visit Blue River Water District
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Local Policy Makers Visit Blue River Water District

ByTom Atkinson

Today a group of local elected Representatives, Environmental Groups & Agencies visited the Blue River Water District Wellhead to discuss the effects of the fires and the plans for reconstruction and expansion of the District to include a new Sanitation District. Water District board member Alice Bonasio, Water District Superintendent Al Artero and Jason Carman…

Excessive Heat Watch This Week
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Excessive Heat Watch This Week

ByTom Atkinson

Source: Alerts.Weather.gov EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAYAFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING… MCDC – Local Info: In the midst of this heatwave the Upper McKenzie Community Center and Living Waters Church buildings are both operating as cooling centers 11am-6pm thru Friday 13th Aug. WHAT…Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 100possible. WHERE…Portions of Southwest…

ODF – Firefighters Taking on 25 Smoke Reports in Northeast After Thunderstorms
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ODF – Firefighters Taking on 25 Smoke Reports in Northeast After Thunderstorms

ByTom Atkinson

Source: ODFFire.com August 6, 2021 La Grande, OR- Firefighters across the district have been busy responding to several lightning-caused fires from yesterday’s thunderstorms. A total of 25 smoke reports have been reported on lands protected by Oregon Department of Forestry-Northeast Oregon District. These fires are spread around the district, however several of them have occurred…

Oregon Covid Dashboard Update
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Oregon Covid Dashboard Update

ByTom Atkinson

Source: GovStatus.eGov.com The range of data dashboards and resources here are really incredible so take a look if you want to keep informed as this pandemic progresses. Below is a screenshot from the latest update dashboard for earlier this week. The stunning dominance of the Delta variant (Yellow) is clear as is the rise in…

Survey – Have Your Say on the New O’Brien Memorial Library – Complete Before Aug 8th
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Survey – Have Your Say on the New O’Brien Memorial Library – Complete Before Aug 8th

ByTom Atkinson

What would you like to see at our rebuilt O’Brien Memorial Library?  The Library Board of Directors is seeking your input through a brief online survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/OBrienMemorialLibrarySurvey5 Please respond by Sunday, August 8. If you would prefer a paper copy, you can visit the Library and pick one up during regular hours.  Thank you!

FEMA Awards ODOT Over $34 Million for Debris Removal in Wildfire Affected Counties
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FEMA Awards ODOT Over $34 Million for Debris Removal in Wildfire Affected Counties

ByTom Atkinson

Salem, Ore. – FEMA has approved $34,488,250 for the State of Oregon to defray the costs of debris removal throughout Douglas, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln and Marion counties from 2020’s devastating wildfires under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program (PA). FEMA funds will reimburse the Oregon Department of Transportation for the collection, removal and disposal of debris from destroyed structures throughout…