Monday, March 15 – 6:00 PMMcKenzie Schools, New Gym Guests: Lane County Planner & Permit AssociatesLane County Disaster Recovery Manager – Matt McRaeCounty Commissioner – Heather Buch Bring your questions regarding rebuilding, permit fees & new requirements put in place by the county. Please plan on attending and have our voice be heard. Please share this info…
As one part of Oregon’s statewide wildfire recovery effort, work is underway in your community in the Holiday Farm Fire area to remove hazard trees adjacent to or near the OR 126 McKenzie Highway. This work is performed by state contract crews and the Oregon Debris Management Task Force (DMTF). The DMTF is working closely…
Source: OSWA.org Emergency Forest Restoration Program application deadline extended to January 30, 2021. Do you need financial assistance to pay for re-planting burned areas? Under the USDA Emergency Forest Restoration Program you may qualify for funding to cover up to 75% of the cost of re-planting some of the areas that burned. The deadline for…
Source: Industry.TravelOregon.com Direct investment and technical assistance for the development, enhancement and stewardship of key visitor experiences that are COVID-19 appropriate, will aid in economic recovery, enhance local livability and provide access to a diversity of explorers. The deadline for applications is Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. PST. Apply now. Full details of this opportunity…
Source: debriscleanupnews.com The top 3 questions we’re asked the most, and where you can go for a deeper dive on all things wildfire debris cleanup As we (the Oregon Debris Management Task Force) start to ramp up our hazard tree and debris removal operations across the state, we’ve encountered myriad questions from property owners and…
PUC APPROVES TELECOM PROVIDERS TO OFFER ALTERNATIVE SERVICES TO WILDFIRE-IMPACTED CUSTOMERS AS RESTORATION EFFORTS CONTINUE SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved an agreement, resulting in access to alternative service options to certain telecommunications customers impacted by the recent wildfires while their landline telephone service is being restored. The agreement was reached by PUC…
Wildfire cleanup asking for specific property information for planning Dec. 16, 2020 SALEM – Oregon property owners affected by September’s wildfires must provide specific cleanup needs to help crews plan and schedule upcoming work. Those participating in the Oregon Wildfire Recovery Debris Management Task Force Step 2 cleanup need to complete a questionnaire asking for…
Merkley, Western Senators Push Senate Leadership To Provide Housing Assistance To Communities Impacted by 2020 Wildfires WASHINGTON, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, along with U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA), are pushing Senate leaders to deliver critical housing assistance to Americans struggling to find…
Lane County Veteran Services is available to assist with any questions regarding VA benefits or health care. Please do not hesitate to call with any inquiries about current benefits or eligibility or even to just get general information about what may be available. Also, there are some veteran-specific emergency financial assistance programs. The Oregon Department of…
TOMORROW ONLY between 10am & 2pm FEMA Reps will be at the McKenzie Fire and Rescue Station in Leaburg to help residents displaced by the fire Register for assistance and to answer questions about ongoing cases. They might also be able to help with SBA applications and issues. This is insanely short notice but if…