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…

OSFM Firewise USA Webinar
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OSFM Firewise USA Webinar

Oregon Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Fire Risk Reduction Specialists are hosting a series of virtual wildfire webinars to prepare Oregonians and the fire service for wildfire. The second webinar in the series will take place at noon on April 21 and focus on the Firewise USA program. Title: Firewise USA ProgramDate: Thursday, April…

Disaster Case Managers Available to Help
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Disaster Case Managers Available to Help

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County Disaster Case Managers Available to Help Disaster case managers work closely with a survivor to create a plan to achieve their goals in recovery after a disaster. A Disaster Case Manager (DCM) can help with: Connecting to community resources such as interim and permanent housing, household supplies, counseling, food and medical….

Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Members Needed
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Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council Members Needed

News Release from Oregon Department of Human ServicesPosted on FlashAlert: December 28th, 2021 1:58 PM Salem, OR  ̶  The Governor of Oregon and the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) are seeking applicants for positions on the state Senior Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. This new council will consist of 10 members appointed by the Governor….

Cleanup Update
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Cleanup Update

The Debris Management Task Force’s cleanup efforts continue across the state. For the Holiday Farm Fire, cleanup has been completed on 264 of the 285 of the properties that opted into the State’s program.  The numbers below were accurate as of October 20. You can view the live map at https://maguire.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/cc1c9d4729834dd98469536b4de6566f.  Secretary of State released audit…

Oregon State University Wildfire Survey
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Oregon State University Wildfire Survey

The purpose of this survey from Oregon State University is to examine the individual and family responses to the 2020 wildfires and smoke hazards in Oregon. In particular, the University hopes to better understand how Oregonians received or communicated information about the fires and smoke hazards. The results of the survey will be used to make…

The Rain is Finally Here – For a Few Days
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The Rain is Finally Here – For a Few Days

Rain through Tuesday night will clean up the smokey air a bit and cool off the McKenzie Valley after an unseasonably hot weekend. The National Weather Service and NOAA’s online weather resources are excellent and accessible here.

Long Term Recovery Group Announcement
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Long Term Recovery Group Announcement

LTRG welcomes new executive director The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group announced the hire of Devin Thompson as the Group’s new executive director. The McKenzie Valley Long-Term Recovery Group (MVLTRG) is made up of representatives from faith-based, non-profit, government, business and other organizations working to assist people and families as they recover from the Holiday…

Oregon Wildfire Update
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Oregon Wildfire Update

26 major fires are still burning in Oregon this week but today’s info on the Gales fire, the largest and closest wildfire to the McKenzie River info is below. Check out the OEM website here for a lot more info on the size, scope and level of control we have on any fires that are…