Rebuilding

Helpful Guide to Insurance and Debris Removal and Cleanup Costs

ByTom Atkinson April 4, 2022April 11, 2022

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com With debris removal work completed on more properties every day, property owners participating in the state-led program are asking about insurance details and costs associated with debris cleanup. The short answer: there are no upfront costs, but there are requirements that work to avoid duplication of insurance benefits. Read more about what the insurance process includes and…

EWEB HHFF Rebuilding Assistance

ByTom Atkinson March 30, 2022April 5, 2022

Source: EWEB Underground Electric Service Lines EWEB will offer financial assistance to help in the rebuilding process for our customers impacted by the Holiday Farm Fire. EWEB intends to invest in underground service lines wherever practical for customers rebuilding within the Holiday Farm Fire perimeter who require substantial repair or full replacement of the service…

Fire-Resistant Rebuilding Grant

ByTom Atkinson March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

Lane County and the Oregon Building Codes Division have launched a grant program to help owners of homes and businesses rebuild after the 2020 Oregon wildfires. People who own a home – including manufactured homes – or business that was damaged or destroyed by the 2020 wildfires can receive money for using more fire-resistant methods…

Wildfire Recovery Update – March 11, 2022

ByTom Atkinson March 14, 2022April 11, 2022

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Northern Operations Holiday Farm Fire area (Lane County, McKenzie River area, Highway 126): Ash and debris removal is complete while final close-out activities wrap up; hazard tree removal is 90% complete. Hazard tree work is nearly complete and wrapping up near the Vida area soon. Hazard tree removal work on county-maintained roads is…

Well & Septic News and Resources

ByTom Atkinson November 19, 2021November 19, 2021

Well water testing vouchers available again If you sustained losses or damage due to the 2020 wildfires, you may be eligible for free or subsidized private well testing. Oregon Health Authority will provide vouchers for private or “domestic” water testing to fire-impacted well owners. Vouchers will cover testing for Arsenic, Nitrate, Bacteria, Lead and, depending on damage…

USDA Launches Resource Guide to Help Rural Communities Seeking Disaster Resiliency and Recovery Assistance

ByTom Atkinson September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2021 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson today unveiled a resource guide as part of National Preparedness Month to help rural communities seeking disaster resiliency and recovery assistance. This guide follows the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement of the American Jobs Plan, which targets investments to support infrastructure in…

Disaster Case Managers are here to be a Resource for your Wildfire Recovery

ByTom Atkinson September 14, 2021September 13, 2021

Disaster Case Managers (DCMs) from the State of Oregon and Lane County are available to help survivors navigate the recovery process and make plans for the future. Call 833-669-0554 to get connected. Services include: connections to local and national resources FEMA appeals SBA loans recovery of vital documents support for rebuilding, renting or relocating Or…

Emergency RV Permit Update

ByTom Atkinson September 12, 2021September 13, 2021

We do allow emergency RV permit extensions. As long as there are no outstanding compliance issues on the property, and as long as wastewater is being handled properly, we can re-issue permits for another six-month period. If your permit has expired, or is getting close, please follow the steps below to renew. How do I Extend my…

Lane County Permit Navigator Note

ByTom Atkinson August 26, 2021August 27, 2021

Over the last few days, I’ve had a lot of questions come up about the replacement timeline. Folks have been concerned that they only have until September of this year to replace their dwellings. The good news is that House Bill 2289, which was passed in June, has extended the deadline for replacing dwellings in…

New Updates to the Step 2 Cleanup Progress Page

ByTom Atkinson August 17, 2021August 17, 2021

Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com Data tells the story of wildfire debris cleanup and recovery and the work underway to support Oregon wildfire survivors as they plan for their next chapter. From homeowners wanting to know the status of where their property is at in the cleanup process, to lawmakers seeking information to guide their decision-making, having access…