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.
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…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Keep up to date with rebuilding progress in the valley and check out the map and table on McKenzieRebuilds.org to see how many building permits are in review and have been issued for properties located within the Holiday Farm Fire area. So far, Lane County Land Management Division has waived $1,073,300 in fees…
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…
Some fire survivors have been surprised by issues found during building inspections. Some contractors are not working in good faith with homeowners, and understanding your role in the permit and inspection process can help keep you from falling victim to scams or expensive mistakes. See our guide to help you avoid red flags, a checklist…
Source: BlueRiverPark.com In February we held a virtual Open House via zoom for the community to input on the redesign and rebuilding of our much-loved community park. The event was a huge success and the accompanying survey we put out there also garnered valuable input from the community. We have taken on board all the…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org People who own a home – including a manufactured home – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods and materials when they rebuild. Those who have already rebuilt also qualify. Fire hardening is an important tool to help make homes more resistant…
Source: AfterTheFireUSA.org After The Fire USA hosted a virtual meeting on Friday, March 11, to help fire survivors who have questions about mortgages and home financing post-wildfire. Understanding the complexities of finance post-wildfire disaster is complex and can be overwhelming. From insurance to mortgages to loans to contracts and more, the financial decisions you make…
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…