FEMA Recovery At A Glance – Lane County Aug. 2021

EXTREME HEAT SAFETY FAQ This weekend we are under an excessive heat warning, with temperatures projected to be over 100 degrees. Please help spread the word about these cooling center options in the Eugene/Springfield area. Updates will be posted on the Lane County’s website. To address families and individuals who may need a place to…
Source: RegisterGuard.com Words and photos by Chris Pietsch The residents of Blue River received a big boost over the weekend as dozens of volunteers gathered to help clean up a community still reeling from last year’s devastating Holiday Farm Fire. A coalition from Reach Out Worldwide and Cascade Relief Team joined locals in clearing the sites of…
You can donate directly to the McKenzie CDC above who will direct funds to recovery efforts in the McKenzie River valley. Use the Paypal Donate button above to help support the residents of the valley so badly scarred by the Holiday Farm Fire. Today Lane County have opened up a scheme allowing fire damaged…
There are two new resources available for fire survivors who need rental assistance or who receive SNAP benefits. Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP) OERAP will cover up to 12 months of past due rent and three months of forward rent, once all past due rent is paid. OERAP will also cover past due utility…
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Holiday Farm Fire survivors are facing a complicated rebuilding process. While Lane County can’t change state deadlines or requirements, we are working to help people understand the process, increasing the number of planners we have to review and process applications, and putting together opportunities to meet with staff and get questions answered. Commissioner…
As spring approaches, many landowners affected by the Holiday Farm Fire are wondering how to go about replanting in areas of their property that have burned. In areas where the fire burned with a light to moderate intensity, plants and shrubs will likely re-sprout on their own. For other areas where replanting is needed or…