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It is that Hot and Dry Time of Year

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Wildfire & Evacuation Preparedness

As we head into wildfire season, Eugene Emergency Management and Eugene Springfield Fire want to remind you to:
* Sign up for emergency alerts
* Know evacuation levels
* Check your go bag/kit
* Take preventative actions

Emergency Alerts Lane Alerts is the place to sign up to receive alerts from fire, police and other emergency response agencies. Sign up today at Lane Alerts. 

Evacuation Levels In Oregon, evacuations are issued as Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. While every effort is made to provide time for evacuation, keep in mind that the levels may NOT go in order. This means that you may only receive a Level 3 – Go Now! If you are close to the start of a fire may not receive an alert but may be contacted by first responders knocking on doors or making announcements from vehicles.We encourage you to use your situational awareness. Make the decision to evacuate if you feel unsafe.

Go Bags/Kits should be a backpack or other easy to carry bag or tote. Items recommended for inclusion are below: 
* Non-perishable food and water (three-day supply if possible)
* Necessary prescriptions and medications
* Extra eyeglasses/contact lenses
* A printed map of areas near your home/work showing multiple ways to evacuate
* A change of clothing
* Credit cards, cash, checks (note that internet to use credit cards may not be available)
* Flashlight and battery-powered radio (include extra batteries)
* Extra charger for phone and other items you include in your bag/kit
* First aid kitPersonal hygiene itemsImportant documents (birth certificates, passports, insurance information, etc.) *Consider digital backups for these items
* Pen and Paper
* Face mask and hand sanitizer
* Photos and other easy-to-carry irreplaceable items (know where these items are and leave room to add them to your bag/kit it time allows)
* For pets: food, water, carriers and leashes should also be easily accessible
* For children/infants: include any diapers, formula, and other necessary items. Also consider a toy or other item to help them feel safe and stay entertained

Prepare your Home: Taking time to prepare your home can increase the chances that it will survive a wildfire. Some tasks to get started are below. For more information, request a FREE assessment from Eugene Springfield Fire: Assessment Request Task Checklist
* Clean roof and gutters
* Cover attic and crawl space vents with 1/8 inch metal wire mesh
*Keep grass mowed to 4 inches or less
*Remove burnable items and vegetation within 5 feet of your home
*Do not use combustible bark mulch; limit the use of mulch within 30 feet of your home
*Prune tree limbs up 6 feet from the ground 

Use Caution Preventing fires starts with you. Use caution when working with gas-powered equipment, grilling, camping or doing any other activities that have potential to start a wildfire. For tips on how to prevent wildfires, check out: Oregon State Fire Marshal : Prevent Wildfires : Education : State of Oregon

Stay Informed: To view any current evacuations in Lane County, you can visit: Evacuations in Lane County. If you are traveling in Oregon, evacuation, smoke and active fire information can be found at OSFM Interactive Maps Eugene Emergency Management and Eugene Springfield Fire thank you for doing your part to keep our community safe from wildfire.

EWEB Resiliency & Wildfire Mitigation at SHiNA Meeting – August 19th

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Join us at the next SHiNA Neighborhood monthly meeting on August 19th to hear from Jeannine Parisi, the Resiliency Program Manager for Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB). She will provide a general overview of EWEB and dive into Resiliency and Wildfire Mitigation work especially with regard to power shutdowns and unexpected power outages due to weather events (ice storms). Get a primer on this work by reading this article that EWEB published in 2024.

John Barofsky, our EWEB commissioner has also been invited but we are waiting to hear back about his availability.

SHINA Community Conversation – EWEB Natural Hazard Mitigation
August 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Wayne Morse Family Farm Shelter – 595 Crest Drive

SHiNA Hosts Best Ever Recycling Roundup!

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SHINA Plastic Party Shreds Eugene Neighborhood Record — 68 large bags, 611 Pounds

On May 11th, SHiNA Board members partnered with Master Recycler Tim Whitley to host a recycling round up. Our neighbors did not disappoint, bringing the most ever recycling content to a Eugene Neighborhood recycling event. Thanks to all who participated. We will likely make this an annual event.

SHiNA Board Mtg – TUES 3/18

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Join the board on Tuesday, March 18th at 6:30 at Wayne Morse Family Farm

Tuesday, March 18th, 2025
595 Crest Drive, 6:30PM

AGENDA

1. Call to Order 
2. Approve Agenda 
3. Public comments
4. Approve minutes, February meeting.
5. Treasure’s report 
6. Recycling Event, May 10.
7. Fire fee referendum, April meeting.
8. Morse Farm open house plans update
9. Publicity for future events
10. Future meetings through July.
11. Adjourn 

City-wide Health Care Forum

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March 1, 2025 at Willamette Christian Center

Join your neighbors at the City-wide Healthcare Forum and Health Fair. The Forum is a venue to learn about the policies and politics around the health care system in Eugene, including the recent closure of Sacred Heart emergency room and the community discussion around hospital spaces in Eugene. The Health Fair is an opportunity for community member to learn about access to health care services in the community and is sponsored by the NAACP. See flyers below for more information.

City Survey on Efficient, Healthy and Resilient Homes

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The City of Eugene invites the community to take a quick survey (available in English or Spanish) to help us meet our community climate goals! 

Homes and buildings are the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. By working together, we can transition to cleaner energy sources, more efficient energy use, healthier living spaces, and more resilience to extreme weather. Your input will help staff develop strategies to reduce emissions from buildings and create a more sustainable future for Eugene. This survey is part of a larger engagement effort to decarbonize buildings and prevent climate change. The survey closes June 12, 2024. Results will be presented to City Council in July 2024. Take the survey in English or Spanish.  Visit the City of Eugene’s survey page to learn more about the project.

April General Meeting: What’s on the Ballot in May?

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Join us to hear about City Council Candidates, 4J Bond, and STAR Voting on April 16th

April General Meeting
Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m
Wayne Morse Family Farm Living Room
595 Crest Drive

It has been nice to be able to meet in the living room at Wayne Morse Family Farm, after years of ZOOM meetings during the pandemic. Please join us to meet the candidates and hear about the measures we will be voting on in May. This is an opportunity to ask questions and get informed before voting. 

  • Candidates for Ward 2 City Councilor, Lisa Warnes and Matt Keating, will present their views.
  • A representative from the “Yes for 4J Schools” Campaign will explain the renewal of the 4J Operating Levy. This would raise about $22m a year that goes directly into the classroom to benefit children by paying for staff (teachers, educational aides, etc.). They want voters to be aware and informed about what it does and what it costs.
  • A representative of Star Voting will explain the benefits of this type of voting. If you are unable to attend the neighborhood meeting, an explanation can be found at: https://youtu.be/aiQ9Z5sME00?feature=shared

Also on the agenda will be a discussion of SHiNA’s future meetings and activities. We hope to see you there!

SHiNA General Neighborhood Meeting – Sunday, 10/9, 3pm on ZOOM

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Southwest Hills Neighborhood Association General Membership Meeting
Sunday, October 9, 3 p.m.

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We look forward to seeing our neighbors. Please join us.
1. Update from Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association. Phil Barnhart will speak about how the city is preparing and what residents can do to be more resilient. Q & A to follow.

2. Nominations for SHiNA Board members will be accepted for our November election. If you would like to be a part of making your neighborhood safer, more informed, or would like to be a leader in creating neighborhood activities, SHiNA welcomes you and needs your input. NEW board members welcome!

Topic: Southwest Hills SHiNA General Meeting
Time: Oct 9, 2022 03:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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SHiNA Picnic 2022

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The annual SHiNA summer picnic, this time in collaboration with our Friendly Area Neighbors, FAN, returns this summer to a new location, Washington Park and YOU are invited to join in the fun! This free, family-friendly event is an annual tradition with friends and neighbors gathering on the grassy expanse behind the Community Center at Washington Park.

Sunday, August 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Washington Park, 2025 Washington St. 

* Bring your own picnic, blanket or chairs* 
Live Music • Games for the Young and Young at Heart
Enjoy a Free Root Beer Float served by Friendly Street Church of God! 
Community Walkway of Community Organization outreach tables
Prize Drawings for Gifts from Neighborhood Businesses
The Blank Slate Banner – Give us your Feedback !

This year we will be co-hosting the picnic with our adjacent neighborhood association, Friendly Area Neighbors (FAN). Not only will you have the opportunity to meet and greet your SHiNA neighbors, now we also get the opportunity to meet and celebrate with FAN’s neighbors!

Tighten up your sandals for races for the young and young at heart! The games will happen following the first set of music, and there might even be prizes!! The park’s spray play will also be operating to keep everyone cooled off and entertained.

Come learn what is going on in our community. The community walkway offers opportunities to talk with representatives from community partners and nonprofits that benefit our neighborhood and community. You can learn what SHiNA and FAN neighborhood associations are up to and how you might become involved. Get your burning questions answered and share your comments about the work being done in the community.

Be sure to sign-in to receive a ticket for drawings for gifts from our wonderful neighborhood businesses. Our area businesses are a vital link in supporting a healthy and vibrant community, and we thank them for their donations to the picnic. (A complete list of donors will be shared at the picnic.)

Last but not least, there will be a beautiful paper banner to accept all your thoughts about your neighborhood association, what do we do well, what you would like to see happening, how can we improve and better engage. Your thoughts will help strengthen our neighborhood associations.

Help make this a waste-free event by bringing your own utensils  & taking them home!