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 meet with a DCM in person:

Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday at the McKenzie School New Gym between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday at the Oregon Health Authority building at 444 A Street in Springfield between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

McKenzie River Fire Restoration Shed Build Project

ByTom Atkinson March 18, 2021March 19, 2021

Students from McKenzie School District will begin working with the Blue River Community to build replacement sheds for those who lost a structure in the devastating Summer 2020 McKenzie River Area fires. These 8’ X 8’ sheds will be assembled from kits at the school and, upon completion, will be delivered to respective home owners…

Senator Merkley: Wildfire Damage Rapid Relief Program

ByTom Atkinson May 3, 2021May 4, 2021

It’s been almost eight months since last year’s unprecedented wildfires broke out over Labor Day weekend — claiming nine lives, leveling entire communities, and costing families their homes and livelihoods. While we’ve made a lot of progress in helping to rebuild and recover, much work remains to be done to help Oregonians affected by these…

Help Needed to Clean-up the Track This Weekend!

ByTom Atkinson May 12, 2021May 12, 2021

McKENZIE COMMUNITY TRACK SPRING CLEAN-UP – SAT. MAY 15 @9am The McKenzie Community Track and Field in Blue River is making an appeal for people power to help with a spring clean-up! The track was fortunate and received only minimal damage during the wildfire. Valiant efforts by firefighters spared the AMJ Building and several lives were…

Public Safety Power Shutoff Events

ByTom Atkinson May 4, 2021May 4, 2021

Source: LaneElectric.com Overview A Public Safety Power Shutoff, also called a PSPS, occurs in response to severe weather. We turn off power to help prevent wildfire and keep our community safe. Multiple factors are considered when deciding to turn off your power, and we take the decision very seriously. How a PSPS is Determined: We…

Cascade Relief Team & Reach Out WorldWide Extend Blue River Cleanup

ByTom Atkinson February 21, 2021February 22, 2021

Extended Cleanup Dates: February 27th 2021 (Saturday) February 28th 2021 (Sunday)8am to 5pm The cleanup so far has been a huge success. Reach Out Worldwide and the Cascade Relief Team + many volunteers have made massive inroads into cleaning up the devastated properties in Blue River. During the cleanup the original Frances O’Brien Memorial Library…

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Free Firewood Program

ByTom Atkinson December 2, 2021December 2, 2021

The Pure Water Partners (PWP) are starting a free firewood program for people in the McKenzie River Valley affected by the Holiday Farm Fire. The program uses the wood collected from hazard trees and fuels work on private properties participating in the PWP program for fire recovery. PWP recognizes that many McKenzie River residents lost…

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