The City of Eugene and Eugene Water & Electric Board are working together to distribute CARES Act dollars that have been allocated to the City for distribution to utility customers impacted by COVID-19 as part of the City’s community recovery efforts. Licensed childcare providers and non-profit agencies providing direct services to clients impacted by COVID-19 can apply for… Continue reading EWEB Grant for Childcare Providers and Non Profit agencies
Month: October 2020
Neighborhood Fire Prevention Forum
Neighbors: As wildfires continue to endanger homes throughout the west, this forum on Thursday evening is of special interest. Two speakers from the Eugene-Springfield Fire Department, and Tim Ingalsbee, a fire expert at the UO, will discuss the risks of fire in our wooded urban environment, and what we can do to reduce the hazard.… Continue reading Neighborhood Fire Prevention Forum
City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Stop The Spread contest Submit an entry for a chance of winning $500! The City of Eugene is seeking submissions from people ages 14-30 living in Lane County for Stop the Spread, a community COVID-19 messaging contest geared toward young adults.Stop the Spread encourages anyone ages 14-30 to submit visual (graphic design or illustrative) or video content… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Governor Kate Brown added Lane County to the State's County Watch List on Friday, October 16 - yet another sign that COVID-19 is spreading rapidly in our community. "The Watch List signifies caution,” Governor Brown said. “When we are able to address community spread early on, the more likely we are to be successful in curbing that spread. While OHA offers support and… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Lane County added to the County Watch List
Governor Kate Brown announced on Friday that Lane County has been added to the County Watch List, bringing the total number of counties on the Watch List to five. Counties are placed on the Watch List when COVID-19 is spreading quickly and public health officials cannot trace that spread to specific sources—creating a potentially dangerous… Continue reading Lane County added to the County Watch List
Lane County is in need of Blood Donations
Bloodworks NW provides 100% of the blood it collects to Lane County. Due to COVID-19, we have had to suspend all of our mobile drives (which makes up 60% of our blood collections). While we have established Pop-Up Donor Centers, we are not seeing the recovery of the 60% loss in blood collection. Additionally, hospital usage… Continue reading Lane County is in need of Blood Donations
Emergency Fire Preparedness & SHiNA Board Elections
Hello neighbors, The Neighborhood Leaders Council is putting on a series of Zoom events related to preparing for future fires that may spread through urban areas such as our neighborhood. I have attached the poster, please spread this information by circulating the flyer of the Fire Preparedness Forum as widely as possible. If you would… Continue reading Emergency Fire Preparedness & SHiNA Board Elections
City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Lane County continues to see large increases in new COVID-19 cases every day. The current Lane County COVID-19 alert level remains at high, meaning we must continue to be vigilant about taking measures to limit contact and modify everyday activities to reduce exposure. Community spread among all ages Unfortunately, Lane County is experiencing multiple COVID-19… Continue reading City of Eugene: COVID-19 Community Update
Safe and spooky Halloween ideas from Oregon Health Authority
Since trick or treating is not recommended this Halloween, parents will be looking for safe, but still spooky, ways to create a fun and memorable holiday. Children may be disappointed, but there are lots of fun possibilities. Consider involving your children in the planning to add to their enthusiasm for the holiday. Here are some ideas of… Continue reading Safe and spooky Halloween ideas from Oregon Health Authority
Educational webinar about Lane County Ballot and Levy Measures
In November, voters will be asked to weigh in on four state ballot measures. Residents of several cities in Lane County will also be asked to approve 10 issues, primarily bond and levy measures. To help voters better understand these measures, the League of Women Voters of Lane County will hold a webinar on Sunday, October… Continue reading Educational webinar about Lane County Ballot and Levy Measures