MERA Seasonal Update
Mt. Emily Recreation Area Seasonal Update July 22, 2020 Greetings MERA Patrons- Summer is here and so is fire season. Please be aware of updates to Fire Restrictions as summer progresses. Blue Mountain Fire Blogspot is your spot for current fire information in the Blue Mountains. COVID-19 precautions are in place throughout MERA and our […]
County Returns to Phase 2 COVID-19 Reopening
County Returns to Phase 2 COVID-19 Reopening The Union County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a Resolution this morning to return Union County to Phase 2 COVID-19 Reopening Guidelines. After a brief discussion at the regularly scheduled meeting, the Resolution passed unanimously. In the Matter of a Resolution Recommending Return to Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines […]
Union County COVID-19 Information
Union County COVID-19 Information Additional COVID-19 information for Union County can be found on the NE Oregon Joint Information Center site located at https://neojic.union-county.org/.
Union County Begins Regulated Fire Season
Union County Begins Regulated Fire Season Annual regulated use fire season outside of city limits began July 1, 2020. County Officials caution that even though the weather has been unseasonably cool, conditions can change rapidly causing fine fuels such as leaves needles, twigs, branches, bark, and grasses to dry out quickly. This can create significant […]
Small Business Grants
Small Business Grants Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD), with funding from Business Oregon, is offering grants for small businesses who have experienced at least a 50% reduction in revenue in the months of March or April, and who were unable to access the SBA’s EIDL or PPP programs. These funds are also available […]
Voluntary Return to Phase 1
Voluntary Return to Phase 1 June 17, 2020 The Union County Incident Management Team (IMT) issued a recommendation to the Union County Board of Commissioners at a regularly scheduled meeting this morning requesting citizens voluntarily return to Phase 1 regulations. The Board approved the request as a recommendation to the community. This is not a […]
Union County Receives Approval for Phase 2
June 4, 2020 Union County Receives Approval for Phase 2 Union County received approval today from Governor Kate Brown to proceed to Phase 2 of Reopening. This will go into effect on Friday, June 5. The letter may be read in entirety here Union County Phase 2 Letter of Approval Key items for Phase 2 […]
Union County Incident Management Team Transition
Union County Incident Management Team Transition Contact: NE Oregon JIC (541)963-1098 June 2, 2020 16:00 La Grande, Oregon – Today, the Union County Incident Management Team transferred command of the Union County coronavirus response to the Center for Human Development, Union County Public Health. The local response to COVID-19 has slowed to a pace that […]
Union County Submits Request for Phase 2
Union County Submits Request for Phase 2 A letter was submitted to Governor Kate Brown on Friday, May 29 formally requesting advancement to Phase 2 Reopening. All required benchmarks for Phase 1 have been completed and maintained by the county. The state requires that the county must remain in Phase 1 until the minimum requirement […]
Union County Receives Approval for Phase 1 Reopening, May 15
Union County Receives Approval for Phase 1 Reopening, May 15 Union County has received approval from Governor Kate Brown to begin Phase 1 of the reopening process effective May 15, 2020. Phase 1 does not allow for a full reopening of all businesses, and there are very specific safety guidelines that must be followed. Phase […]
Union County Reopening Plan
Union County Reopening Plan The Union County Reopening Plan was submitted on May 8, 2020 per the Governor’s direction. Union County has not yet received approval for reopening from the Governor, but officials are hopeful approval will be received in order to proceed with Phase 1 of the reopening process. The plan may be viewed […]
Reopening Guidance Provided by Oregon Health Authority
Reopening Guidance Provided by Oregon Health Authority As part of the reopening plan released today in a press conference held by Governor Kate Brown, the following guidance has been provided by Oregon Health Authority. Union County has not yet received approval for reopening from the Governor’s office. The reopening plan is not allowed to […]