SLCFR News

Lane County and the University of Oregon’s Institute for Policy Research and Engagement are working to develop six area-specific emergency evacuation plans, as well as a process for developing additional emergency evacuation plans for other areas of Lane County.

“We know that the worst can happen here and we all need to be as prepared as possible to evacuate in the face of an emergency,” said Lane County Emergency Manager Patence Winningham. “Lane County has a number of rural communities with limited road access and a higher danger of fire, flooding or severe winter storms. Creating specific evacuation plans will help our residents be better prepared for our next emergency.”

A brief survey will help the project team become familiar with Lane County residents' understanding of and preparedness for evacuation due to a wildfire, flood, or other emergency events.

The survey is available at www.lanecounty.org/evacplanning. It will remain open through March 31, 2021. 

“While evacuation planning is an important step in enhancing our collective preparedness for emergencies, when communications fail, we should all have a plan.  Residents should always be ready to make the best possible decision for their safety in an emergency and have their own emergency plans in place as well,” said Winningham.

The six areas included in the grant-funded program are: Mapleton, Swisshome, Crow-Applegate, Lorane, Row River and the area served by Eugene #1 Rural Fire Protection District.

 The project is funded by a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant awarded to the Oregon Partnership for Disaster Resilience and Oregon Emergency Management, which submitted the application on behalf of Lane County.

Notice of Board Vacancy

Position #4

The SLCFR Board of Directors seeks to appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy for SLCFR Board Position #4. The appointment will expire June 30, 2021. The person appointed by the Board must successfully file for and be elected to the Board in the May 2021 Special Election.

Letters of Interest may be submitted to the District by January 15, 2021 at 5:00PM PST. To be eligible for consideration you must be a qualified elector within the District. Proof of eligibility will be verified by the District. Letters of Interest should include name, address, phone number, email and a statement explaining your interest and qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors for the appointed term. Letters submitted without the information stipulated above will not be considered. Those selected for an interview with the Board will be notified at a future date

Submit letters by mail or deliver to:                   Submission by Email:

SLCFR Board of Directors                                This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Attn: Letter of Interest

233 Harrison Ave

Cottage Grove, OR 97424

          Fax submissions will not be accepted.

And just like that, its October and Fire Prevention Month is upon us!

Much like most of 2020, FPM will have a different feel than in years past. The theme this year is, "Serving up Fire Safety in the kitchen".

For more information visit our Fire Prevention page by clicking HERE

Please also check out the information and excellent videos at the NFPA website HERE

Fire danger has been reduced from Extreme to High. This applies within the city limits of Cottage Grove and Creswell. For more information on fire danger outside of city limits please refer to information from the Oregon Department of Forestry by visiting the link HERE.