Public Information
Last night 9/12/20 the official government Holiday Farm Fire Facebook page hosted a live event full of valuable information for local residents. You can watch the recorded livestream here.
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Thank You to Melanie Stanley!
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Wildfire Survivors Living in FEMA Housing Unit Will Have Chance to Purchase
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Meet your McKenzie District Deputy Team!
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