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09/19/2020

Wildfire Relief Fund Grants for those displaced by the fires.

A list of statewide evacuation resources in Oregon by county for September 2020

09/10/2020

Please feel free to share this important information from Central Oregon Area Realtors Association.
EVACUATION INFORMATION.
THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTY FOR THE LATEST EVACUATION INFORMATION.
Linn County Evacuation Sites
Linn County Fairgrounds – people only. Livestock facilities are full.
Benton County Fairgrounds – people and livestock
Lebanon Calvary Church at 633 Park Street, Lebanon, Oregon
Willamette Speedway at 36606 Airport Dr, Lebanon, OR is open to RVs for parking
A Facebook group for those with AVAILABLE livestock boarding and resources to connect with those NEEDING livestock facilities, has been created:https://www.facebook.com/groups/linncountylivestock
Douglas County Evacuation Sites
Glide Middle School parking lot
Accepting horses only at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear St, Roseburg
Tillamook County Evacuation Sites
Tillamook County Fairgrounds
Washington County Evacuation Sites
Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton.
Clackamas County Evacuation Sites
Estacada School District – all campuses
Clackamas Community College
Livestock are being accepted at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds.
Lincoln County Evacuation Sites
Chinook Winds Casino in Lincoln City
Oregon Coast Community College in South Beach
Lane County Evacuation Sites
Thurston High School (333 58th St, Springfield, OR 97478) for those who were able to evacuate to the west.
Those who evacuated east are encouraged to head toward the Deschutes County Fairgrounds in Redmond (3800 SE Airport Way).
Yamhill County Evacuation Sites
Yamhill County Fairgrounds – livestock safe sheltering
Mountainside High School, 12500 SW 175th Ave, Beaverton
Newberg High School at 2400 Douglas Avenue
A hotline has been established to answer questions regarding resources available to those affected by the fires and for updates. Citizens can call 503-474-4944.
Coos County Evacuation Sites
None listed currently
Jackson County Evacuation Sites
Harvest Time Fellowship – 25 people for evacuation – Jerry Frasier 707-845-6310
345 2nd Street Gold Hill, OR Call to confirm room
Edgewater Christian Fellowship – 50 people – (541) 474-7172
101 Assembly Cir, Grants Pass, OR 97526
East Evans Creek Community Center – 50 people (541) 582-6006
8205 E Evans Creek Rd, Rogue River, OR 97530
Items needed: Blankets, sleeping bags, walkers and wheelchairs.
These items may be brought to Gate 3 at the Jackson County at 1 Peninger Road in Central Point.
Marion County Evacuation Sites
Oregon State Fairgrounds (RV and tent camping is available for evacuees. There is no cost and food, water and restrooms are available. Please check in with the Red Cross when you arrive.)
Countryside Christian Church (5775 McLeod NE, Keizer: Has space for 15 self-contained RVs or trailers and also room for cars.)
Oak Knoll Golf Course (Hwy. 22 West, RV camping available for evacuees. No cost.)
Marion County parks and Volcanoes Stadium
Keizer city parks
Linn County fairgrounds – Linn County Fair & Expo are currently housing 260 people who are currently in need of socks for all ages, cough drops and individually wrapped snacks. The snacks would be for adults and small children, but with more of a need for snacks for the littles.
United Way will be accepting donations to be taken to Marion County Fairgrounds: please call the office 503-363-1651. You may also donate by visiting their website.
DONATIONS NEEDED:
sleeping bags
air mattresses
tents
bottled water
travel shampoos, lotion, soaps
toothbrushes
toothpaste
prepackaged food items (granola bars, etc)
fresh fruit (apples, oranges, bananas)
diapers
wipes
formula
bottles
very gently used clothing – all sizes, all genders
Livestock is being accepted at:
Benton County Fairgrounds – people and livestock
Oregon State Fairgrounds (As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, there was room for approx. 100 more animals)
Polk County Fairgrounds (call 503-623-3048 in advance to let them know what type of livestock you have)
West Hills Stables in West Salem (call 503-851-2214 to confirm availability)
Livestock are being accepted at the Clackamas County Fairgrounds
Accepting horses only at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2110 Frear St, Roseburg
Road closures statewide
https://tripcheck.com
Donate to Your Local Red Cross:
https://www.redcross.org/donate/donation.html/
Full list of evacuation orders by County
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2020/09/08/oregon-wildfire-evacuations-levels-issued-marion-county-lincoln-washington/5749510002/

Here's a look at the evacuation levels currently issued for wildfires burning in Oregon, including Marion, Lake, Clackamas, Lincoln and Jackson counties.

05/11/2020

Yipee!

The Deschutes County Road Department will open Paulina Lake Road on Friday, May 8, and Cascade Lakes Highway on Tuesday, May 19.

For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/2zlJlCg

04/16/2020

Temporary One-way trail designation to South Canyon Bridge. Other temporary one-way trail designations may follow.

Bend Parks and Rec has implemented a temporary rule change on one of the most heavily used stretches of the Deschutes River Trail. The South Canyon

03/31/2020

Planet Fitness Corp, though closed due to COVID-19, is offering daily workout routines at 4 PM PST on their page or via Youtube if you can not attend the 'live' session.

We’re all strong on this planet 💪✨

08/15/2019

Take advantage of the free fishing weekend with your family. Perfect weather to be out in the great outdoors!

SALEM, Ore. — It’s free to fish, crab or clam in Oregon on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 17-18, 2019. During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags (including a Combined Angling Tag or Columbia River Basin Endorsement) are required to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon for both resid...

08/02/2019

Changes vehicles to be parked on the street from 5 days to only 3 days. Good or bad in your opinion?

BEND, OR -- The City of Bend began enforcing a new three-business day parking limit for vehicles parked in the public right of way Wednesday. City Manager Eric King says the change is inten...

07/25/2019

Wahooo! Scheduled to open spring 2020!

We have BIG plans for 2020... get ready to see the Cascades like never before with the all new dual-line, three-stage, 1,400 vertical foot zip line at Mt. Bachelor! The multi-stage zip tour will launch from an elevation of 7,800 feet near the top of Pine Marten lift and will fly riders over open bowls, off-piste skiable terrain and Central Oregon's unique volcanic landscape. This will be the Northwest’s steepest, fastest, and highest-elevation zip adventure! See the full zip line map and learn more at https://www.mtbachelor.com/zipline/

06/13/2019

06/12/2019

Have you heard about this before now?

SALEM, OR -- Recreators who float the Deschutes River in kayaks, canoes or any other non-motorized watercraft longer than 10' would face new fees under a bill advancing in the Legislature. A two-...

06/12/2019

Please be aware of this pet advisory for Lake Billy Chinook

CULVER, OR -- The Oregon Health Authority has issued a precautionary advisory for Lake Billy Chinook, near Culver, lasting through summer.   Cyanobacterial algae blooms routinely deve...