McKenzie Valley Wellness Update

The Long-Term Recovery Orientation is a 2-hour PowerPoint resource, created by National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Long-Term Recovery Group Committee, designed to bring understanding to the development and structure of a Long-Term Recovery Group (LTRG). The presentation is geared towards those who have little to no experience or understanding of the long-term recovery…
Need Help Sorting Out an Insurance Claim from the Wildfires? Oregon Insurance Commissioner Andrew Stolfi will be holding statewide virtual Wildfire and Insurance Town Hall to answer questions about wildfire insurance and the claims process. Tune in to the live stream on Thursday, October 1, at noon on the division’s video webpage. You can also…
Source: KLCC.org By Aubrey Bulkeley Whether staying at local hotels or camping on their property, many people affected by the Holiday Farm Fire are still living in temporary situations. The McKenzie Community Development Corporation is giving out holiday boxes to 400 McKenzie River area residents featuring local blueberries, honey, and hazelnuts. Communications Director Alice Bonasio…
The Vida McKenzie Community Center (VMCC) was entirely destroyed by the Holiday Farm Fire that swept through the McKenzie River valley in September 2020. The total loss of the VMCC has been yet another heavy blow for the river communities, as it was a hub for many activities such as the cheerful Saturday BINGO nights,…
The Finn Rock Project will take place on land owned and managed by McKenzie River Trust. Beginning in June of 2021, McKenzie River Trust Staff, partners, and local contractors will begin the restoration process. The project will take place during a salmon-safe window of time with completion happening before the end of August 2021. Work…