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Governor Kate Brown Announces Updates to County Risk Levels
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…

Fire Cleanup & Insurance Claims – Don’t Rush into it!
As some areas affected by the Holiday Farm fire go from level 3 to level 2, some residents are being allowed back to their properties. But although it might be tempting to start the cleanup and repairs straight away, it is important to remember that you should not do anything to your property until you…

Community Advocates Warn Of Waning ‘Honeymoon Period’ Following Wildfires
Source KLCC.org The outpouring of support for Oregon wildfire victims was strong following September’s destruction. But some fear awareness is waning, just as winter nears. Listen to the full Radio segment here https://www.klcc.org/post/community-advocates-warn-waning-honeymoon-period-following-wildfires Tim Laue is president of the McKenzie River Development Corporation. Standing in the ruins of the town of Blue River, he says…

Mail Collection Update
Post office service for our fire-affected areas has now moved to Walterville (for opening hours and contact info, follow this link: https://postofficeshours.com/or/walterville/walterville ) Your mail will be automatically redirected there if it can’t be delivered at your usual street address or PO box. There is no need to file a change of address unless you…

FEMA’s Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery Webinar Series
FEMA has just finished its Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery Webinar Series for communities impacted by the September 2020 Oregon wildfires that I shared with you on Sept 24th here. This has been an incredible resource for those tackling the aftermath of the fires and looking to use FEMA’s resources to help. Sorry for…

EWEB – Free Site Assessments for McKenzie Landowners
EWEB, in coordination with our Pure Water Partners, is offering free site assessments for McKenzie landowners, to evaluate erosion concerns, hazard trees, and soil conditions, and make recommendations for short and long-term erosion control measures and replanting. There is now extensive information posted on the EWEB website here, along with an online form for submitting…