UPDATE – Right of Entry for Cleanup
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UPDATE – Right of Entry for Cleanup

Lane County has updated their advice and information regarding ROE access for county crews to access your property to assess and remove hazardous materials and/or fire debris. You can see this updated info here. Please note, the county has added a legal disclaimer to this information and advises it is only for ‘General Guidance to…

Sign Up Before Oct. 16th for Hazardous Debris Removal
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Sign Up Before Oct. 16th for Hazardous Debris Removal

You can donate directly to the McKenzie CDC above who will direct funds to recovery efforts in the McKenzie River valley. Use the Paypal Donate button above to help support the residents of the valley so badly scarred by the Holiday Farm Fire.   Today Lane County have opened up a scheme allowing fire damaged…

Lane County Government Facebook Live Event
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Lane County Government Facebook Live Event

At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd Lane County Government hosted a live webinar on their Facebook page. The video of the event is embedded below and covered FEMA assistance, debris management, and long-term housing plans with updates from: • FEMA • Red Cross • Lane County Emergency Management • Lane County Waste Management •…

FEMA’s Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery Webinar Series
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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…

Communications Update – Getting Connected Upriver
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Communications Update – Getting Connected Upriver

Lack of access to phone and Internet services has been a major problem for people working on fire relief efforts, and a huge issue for residents looking to return to their homes. As the McKenzie Highway opens up again as of noon today, there is another major bit of positive news: Blue Sky Market is…

Don’t Start Clean Up Now – FEMA, Lane County + Oregon DEQ will Help and Save You Money!
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Don’t Start Clean Up Now – FEMA, Lane County + Oregon DEQ will Help and Save You Money!

Daniel Hurley, Director, Lane County Public Works met the McKenzie CDC and spoke with evacuees from the Holiday Farm Fire last Saturday at the MERC in Lane Events Center and stressed that residents of the McKenzie valley who lost property in the fire should not get started cleaning up, moving or dumping the debris for…

Webinar Series for ​Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery for 2020 Oregon Wildfires
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Webinar Series for ​Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery for 2020 Oregon Wildfires

Disaster Response, Recovery, and Long-Term Recovery Webinars for 2020 Oregon Wildfires The Oregon Office of Emergency Management and FEMA are sponsoring a series of webinars to provide an overview of disaster recovery resources that can support your neighbor’s recovery from the September 2020 wildfires. State Programs, FEMA Programs, and othe​r Federal Partners will share information…

Wildfire Victims Can Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance
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Wildfire Victims Can Now Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance

SALEM, Ore. – State and federal officials are encouraging Oregon residents affected by the wildfires and straight-line winds, which began on Sept. 7 and are continuing, to register for disaster assistance with FEMA as soon as possible. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program for survivors has been made available in Clackamas, Douglas, Jackson, Klamath, Lane, Lincoln, Linn,…