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Wildfire Maps
Keep an eye on these maps to rack the level and extent of the fires Check Lane County’s latest fire evacuation areas and levels here. The Northwest Interagency Coordination Center has a very detailed interactive Large Wildfire Map here showing the status of fires through Oregon. The Lane County website also has information on the…

Disaster Case Managers Available to Help
Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org Lane County Disaster Case Managers Available to Help Disaster case managers work closely with a survivor to create a plan to achieve their goals in recovery after a disaster. A Disaster Case Manager (DCM) can help with: Connecting to community resources such as interim and permanent housing, household supplies, counseling, food and medical….

Time Capsule From 1949 Found in Destruction of the Holiday Farm Fire
Source: KPIC.com LANE COUNTY, Ore. — A piece of history has been discovered in the destruction from the Holiday Farm Fire. The Vida-Mckenzie Community Center was burned in the Holiday Farm Fire, with only the concrete portions still standing. It was demolished on Friday, and residents found something long-rumored to be in the cornerstone of…

Heading into Wildfire Season: What Can We Expect in the Pacific Northwest?
Source: NBC16.com PORTLAND, Ore. — Experts in Oregon say despite recent record rainfall in Portland, it only takes one dry day for a fire to happen. A recent Portland State University study found the devastating 2020 Labor Day wildfires burned more than 800,000 acres combined. Researchers say it’s an example of how wildfires can occur in…

McKenzie Firewise Public Meeting
Last night was the McKenzie Firewise public meeting and by all accounts, it was both robust and constructive. Below is a video, the planned next steps, the slides from the meeting, and here is a link to the Interest Form for those interested in board membership, landowner participation, and/or volunteering to help with the community-wide…