ODF brush crews are back working on fuel reduction in Prescott Park near Roxy Ann Peak. That work will include prescribed fire; be aware of
Tag: Wildfires
Ashland Area Prescribed Burns Continue on March 4th
On Friday, March 4th, Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission will manage two pile burns. One around Ashland ponds near Bear Creek and another along the
Firefighters Actively Working Two Small Wildfires
7P UPDATE: At this time, both fires remain 100% lined, and the 1.5 acre fire is 80% mopped up. The smaller of the two remains
Talent Organization to Receive $240K in Fire Recovery Funds
The Community Rebuilding Fund, a joint effort led by Oregon Community Foundation in partnership with American Red Cross (as well as Meyer Memorial Trust and
Action Plan Needed for Oregon to Access $422M in Federal Funding for Wildfire Recovery
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has released the Federal Register Notice that will allow Oregon Housing and Community Service (OHCS) to move
Oregon Proposes Rules to Protect Workers in Extreme Heat and Smoke
Oregon OSHA is proposing rules that would strengthen protections for Oregon workers against health and safety hazards linked to the impacts of climate change: extreme
Wildfire Programs Advisory Council Convenes First Meeting
The Council was created through SB 762, the product of years of hard work by the Governor’s Wildfire Council, the Legislature, and state agencies. Today,
OHA Starts Domestic Well Testing for 2,000 Wildfire-Affected Households
Agency providing vouchers for free testing to eligible property owners, well users. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is offering free domestic well water testing to about
Oregon to Receive Over $422 Million For Wildfire Housing Needs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Nov. 1 announced it is approving the allocation of more than $422 million to Oregon in supplemental
Oregonian’s Urged to Plan Ahead for Potential Disasters this Winter
Oregon is entering its rainy season while recovering from the recent devastation caused by wildfires. The Oregon Office of Emergency Management is warning people living
Fire Season Ends on All ODF Protected Lands
Fire season has now ended on all 16 million acres of Oregon forestland protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry. The last three districts –
High Ranking Officials Visit South Obenchain Fire Site
Medford, OR—Governor Kate Brown today visited the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument and the site of the 2020 South Obenchain Fire with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley
