Fire Marshal Hosts Wildfire Preparedness Webinars

ByTom Atkinson May 12, 2022May 31, 2022

Source: Oregon.gov

With May being Wildfire Awareness Month in Oregon, the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) will be hosting weekly webinars on several different topics ranging from financial readiness for wildfire to a fascinating look at fire-resistant plants.

Home Ignition

Thursday, May 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Evacuation Preparedness

Thursday, May 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Fire Resistant Plants

Thursday, May 24, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Register for one or all of the webinars online.

McKenzie River Treasures Community Market Opening This Summer!

ByTom Atkinson May 21, 2021May 24, 2021

The new Saturday market is meant to help local businesses and showcase all the wonderful things the McKenzie Valley has to offer. The new “McKenzie River Treasures” market will take place on alternating Saturdays between Iron Forest, near Finn Rock, and the McKenzie Station Pub on McKenzie Station Pub on McKenzie Bridge. Janice Myers of…

Cleanup | Environment | Forest | Highway 126 | ODOT

Hazard Tree Markings Explained

ByTom Atkinson March 23, 2021March 25, 2021

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Blue River | Cleanup | Community | Holiday Farm Fire | Local Support

Big Blue River Cleanup Heads into Third Weekend

ByTom Atkinson March 5, 2021March 6, 2021

Blue sky is showing through the clouds here in Blue River as the third weekend of cleanup starts. Cascade Relief is back along with many local volunteers to help this devastated town get back on its feet. A huge thank you to all those who have sweated and strained over the last three weeks to…

Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program

ByTom Atkinson May 25, 2021May 25, 2021

Source: OregonRentalAssistance.org Beginning May 19, 2021, qualified renters who have experienced financial hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic, and are at risk of homelessness or housing instability, may apply for the Oregon Emergency Rental Assistance Program (OERAP). This program is not a loan, which means those who receive assistance will not have to pay back…

Housing | Lane County | Permits | RV

UPDATE – Emergency RV Placement Permit Fees Waived

ByTom Atkinson October 23, 2020October 30, 2020

This service is only for those needing a permit to locate and hook up their RV as an Emergency Temporary Dwelling and NOT any other type of permit related to rebuilding. To help, advise and issue permits for Temporary Emergency RV/Trailer placement + septic and electric hookups to residents of the McKenzie Valley returning to…

Wildfire Cleanup Team Asking for Specific Property Information for Planning

ByTom Atkinson January 15, 2021January 15, 2021

Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force (Link) SALEM, OR – 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…

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