Wildfire Maps

ByTom Atkinson September 15, 2020October 29, 2020

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 wildfires here.

‘We’ll be back’: Recovery phase continues after Holiday Farm Fire

ByTom Atkinson February 2, 2021February 2, 2021

Source: KEZI.com By Jacob Roberts, Posted: Feb 1, 2021 12:57 PM The McKenzie Community Development Corporation has been at the forefront of the response and recovery effort after the fire. BLUE RIVER, Ore. — The landscape of the McKenzie corridor is unmistakably changed in the wake of the Holiday Farm Fire that broke out last…

Independent Arborist Completes Review of State Hazard Tree Removal Program

ByTom Atkinson June 7, 2021June 8, 2021

An independent arborist has reviewed Oregon’s hazard tree removal program and found a sound operation underway, plus provided helpful context for future work Press release issued by the Oregon Debris Management Task Force on June 7, 2021 (Link) In response to calls for an investigation and as part of the unprecedented effort to remove fire-damaged…

Food | McKenzie Recovery

UPDATE – Replacement SNAP benefits

ByTom Atkinson October 1, 2020October 22, 2020

***UPDATE*** The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved Oregon’s request to waive timely reporting of food loss for households in the counties of: Benton, Clackamas, Columbia, Coos, Deschutes, Douglas, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Tillamook, Wasco, Washington, and Yamhill. This waiver approval will give affected households additional time to…

FEMA | McKenzie Recovery

FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams LOCATIONS

ByTom Atkinson October 5, 2020October 22, 2020

If you have not yet touched base with a FEMA rep or made a claim now is the time! FEMA are on the ground in Lane County today the 5th Oct. to help you register with them and get the assistance you need. Below are a list of the three locations where you can find…

Community | FEMA | Holiday Farm Fire | Housing

Wildfire Survivors Living in FEMA Housing Unit Will Have Chance to Purchase

ByTom Atkinson October 12, 2021October 12, 2021

Source: McKenzieRebuilds.org At the request of the state, FEMA activated the Sales and Donations Program providing 2020 wildfire survivors the opportunity to purchase their currently occupied Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHU) at adjusted fair market value. Participation in this program is voluntary and an occupant’s decision not to participate does not impact their eligibility in…

Business | Employment | Holiday Farm Fire | Resources | State & County

SBA Physical Disaster Assistance Loan Deadline Nov. 16th

ByTom Atkinson November 11, 2020November 12, 2020

Way back on Oct 21st, the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance issued this media release. The release highlights the SBA achievement of $20M in Oregon disaster assistance loans. $516K of that loan volume was made to business owners. This is a reminder of the application deadline for those impacted by the fires (and winds) but…

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