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Resource Update from the Ford Family Foundation
A number of resources were shared in the Wildfire Recovery Facebook group, but we know not everyone is on Facebook, so are sharing a digest here as well. Thanks for all you are doing. Resources: Registration is open for those affected by wildfires in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, and Marion counties in…
Lane County Building Permit Update
The table below shows how many building permits are in review and have been issued for properties located within the Holiday Farm Fire area. So far, Lane County Land Management Division has waived $1,073,300 in fees for fire survivors and has issued all requested refunds. This data is updated once per month. View this information,…
Rebuilding & Reimagining a Community Space
**Please note: At this time, the park remains indefinitely closed** However, significant progress has been made in this complex process. For many months the Blue River Park Board has been liaising with multiple agencies to save as many trees as possible while working towards making the park safe again and ensuring we have the best…
Task Force Collaborations Helping Reopen Parks for Summer
Source: DebrisCleanupNews.com With pandemic-related travel restrictions beginning to lift and the summer vacation season officially underway, Oregonians are justifiably eager to get back to their favorite recreation spots. Travelers need to be prepared for changes to many of the state’s iconic scenic areas and waterways that were severely damaged by last year’s wildfires. While many…
$4.7 Million Granted to Communities Impacted by Fires
Source: McKenzieRiverReflectionsNewspaper.com McKenzie Valley projects receive $1/2 million The 2020 Community Rebuilding Fund, a collaborative effort led by the Oregon Community Foundation (OCF) in partnership with Meyer Memorial Trust, The Ford Family Foundation, and American Red Cross, announced today $4,439,256 in grants to support 40 organizations throughout the eight Oregon counties ravaged by fires. Locally…
Beware of Fraudulent Contractors
Tips: Do your research. Make sure that the contractor is registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board. To conduct a contractor’s license search visit http://search.ccb.state.or.us/search/ or call 503-378-4621. FEMA does not certify contractors. Don’t wire money or pay with reloadable debit cards or gift cards. There is no legitimate reason to request those forms of…