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Spectrum TV, Internet, and Phone Services Restored
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Spectrum TV, Internet, and Phone Services Restored

ByTom Atkinson

Spectrum has announced that after working in conjunction with Lane Electric they have finished rebuilding the more than 30 miles of their network that was destroyed in the fire and have now restored service to an area stretching roughly from Vida to McKenzie Bridge. Work to repair the network began as soon as the area…

USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis
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USDA Statement on the Affordable Housing Crisis

ByTom Atkinson

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2021 — As the nation continues to grapple with an affordable housing crisis worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, USDA is committed to supporting our tenants and owners. In addition to previous actions taken by the Biden Administration, USDA will now offer: Additional support to property owners waiting to receive the U.S. Treasury’s Emergency Rental Assistance…

Community Mental Health Support
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Community Mental Health Support

ByTom Atkinson

There is help available locally if you are struggling with feelings of depression, anxiety or are overwhelmed.  The White Bird Crisis Line is accessible 24/7 at 541-687-4000 and 1-800-422-7558. It offers humanistic, person-centered crisis intervention.   Oregon Safe + Strong Helpline: 800-923-4357 (HELP). Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)…

New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors
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New Support Available for Wildfire Survivors

ByTom Atkinson

Relief Nursery Relief Nursery is providing FREE counseling for young children (0-5) and their families IN PERSON in the McKenzie Valley. Get help with parenting challenges Learn ways to support your child’s development Help your child address fears and anxiety Help your child deal with trauma from the fire or other difficult events Call or…

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day
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Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

ByTom Atkinson

Source: NFPA.org Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is a national campaign that encourages people and organizations everywhere to come together on a single day to take action to raise awareness and reduce wildfire risks. It is held in the United States and Canada on the first Saturday in May. Given that in-person gatherings are limited or…

EWEB Board Meeting with McKenzie Valley Community
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EWEB Board Meeting with McKenzie Valley Community

ByTom Atkinson

EWEB have postponed their planned upriver meeting with the McKenzie community. The original planned date was in Sept. this was moved to Nov. when the fire struck and has now been shifted to next spring, exact date TBC. This meeting is important to everyone upriver because of EWEB’s watershed recovery role, but particularly important to…