Emergency Medical Help This Winter

ByTom Atkinson October 15, 2020October 22, 2020

In the aftermath of the Holiday Farm Fire, we will all probably face a winter with intermittent road closures on the 126 due to mudslides and fallen trees so it would be wise to secure yourself access to emergency medical evacuation via helicopter. There are a few services out there, some are more affordable than others but if your insurance supports this type of service and you have a medical condition that might become an issue this winter it is something you might want to consider.

Two services currently used by local residents are Life Flight and the Eugene Ambulance and FireMed service but there are no doubt more out there for you to choose from.

Cooperator’s Update Monday 19th October

ByTom Atkinson October 20, 2020November 3, 2020

Nancy Schwan-Howard – Clinic Manager Orchid Health McKenzie River Clinic Nancy reported that the clinic is still working out of the quilt shop, but they are unsure at the moment whether that arrangement will be extended or if it might move to the Basketball Academy location (USBA). Once negotiations are concluded (hopefully within the next…

Blue River | Clinic | Healthcare | McKenzie Recovery

McKenzie Valley Wellness Update

ByTom Atkinson September 18, 2020October 29, 2020

Val Rapp, President of board for McKenzie Valley Wellness owners of the land where the McKenzie River Clinic stood reached out to share the statement below. The Clinic building is gone, but the health practice continues. We will rebuild. Orchid Health staff are providing emergency fire-replacement prescriptions and other normal services available by phone. Call…

EWEB Introduces Program to Fund Wildfire Restoration in the McKenzie Watershed

ByTom Atkinson April 27, 2021April 26, 2021

Source: EWEB.org As we have for decades, EWEB is taking a leadership role in protecting the McKenzie River, our community’s source of drinking water. Work to protect drinking water quality began as soon as we could safely enter fire-impacted areas and restoration efforts continue to support long-term recovery. Working with our Pure Water Partners, including…

Webinar Series for Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery for 2020 Oregon Wildfires

ByTom Atkinson September 24, 2020October 29, 2020

Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery Webinars for 2020 Oregon Wildfires The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and FEMA are sponsoring a series of webinars to provide an overview of disaster recovery resources that can support your neighbor’s recovery from the September 2020 wildfires. State Programs, FEMA Programs, and other Federal Partners will share information…

Long Term Recovery Group Announcement

ByTom Atkinson September 25, 2021September 24, 2021

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…

Business | Employment | Lane County

Update on Latest Lane County Small Business Grant Funds

ByTom Atkinson December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

The application period for our most recent round of small business grant funds closed this past Sunday, December 13th, and I know business owners are anxious to hear the outcome of their applications. Community LendingWorks has been busily reviewing the submissions and preparing for the lotteries which will begin later this week. Selected grant recipients…

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