How to Spot, Avoid and Report Scams After a Disaster

ByTom Atkinson May 25, 2022May 31, 2022

We all need to be on the lookout for Disaster Scams. Sadly they are a reality for all of us rebuilding our lives after the Holiday Farm Fire and we need to be vigilant as they could affect us or our neighbors.

Recovering from a scam, fraud or financial exploitation is a unique journey for each victim. Remember, being the victim of a scam or fraud is not your fault. Anyone can be scammed. Get help from a trusted professional, friend, or family member to recover.

Get resources to help at – dfr.oregon.gov/financial/protect/Pages/recovery.aspx

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McKenzie Community Honors Animal Rescuer Toni Ray

ByTom Atkinson August 15, 2021August 21, 2021

This Saturday at the McKenzie Treasures Market, in spite of the extreme heat and heavy smoke in the air, the local community gathered to show their appreciation for one very special lady and the contribution she’s made to so many people in the valley over the past year. Since the fire, Toni Ray has worked…

New Checklists & Videos to Prepare for Shuttered Venue Operators Grant

ByTom Atkinson March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

Source: SBA.gov New Tools to Prepare Your Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Application The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program was established by the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act to provide emergency assistance to eligible venues affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. The SBA is in the process of setting up the…

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Wildfire Maps

ByTom Atkinson September 15, 2020October 29, 2020

Keep an eye on these maps to rack the level and extent of the fires Check Lane County’s latest fire evacuation areas and levels here. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center has a very detailed interactive Large Wildfire Map here showing the status of fires through Oregon. The Lane County website also has information on the…

Rebuilding Q&A June 22nd Lane Events Center

ByTom Atkinson June 17, 2021June 19, 2021

Lane County Land Management Division is hosting an in-person Q&A session about rebuilding for Holiday Farm Fire survivors on Tuesday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m. in the Lane Events Center Atrium (796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene). If you have questions about the rebuilding process, please consider joining us. More information about rebuilding is available at www.mckenzierebuilds.org. Do…

The Rain is Finally Here – For a Few Days

ByTom Atkinson September 27, 2021September 28, 2021

Rain through Tuesday night will clean up the smokey air a bit and cool off the McKenzie Valley after an unseasonably hot weekend. The National Weather Service and NOAA’s online weather resources are excellent and accessible here.

Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels

ByTom Atkinson April 23, 2021April 24, 2021

Source: Oregon.gov Updated risk levels take effect Friday, April 23 CORRECTION: There was an error in the effective dates of the updated risk levels in the original release. Updated risk levels will be in effect April 23 through May 6. Governor Kate Brown today announced updates to county risk levels under the state’s public health…

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