Category: Emergency Services
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One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 27, 2016 One Month Left to Apply for SBA Disaster Loans The February 24, 2016 deadline to apply for a Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan is quickly approaching. The low-interest loans are designed to offset economic losses due to reduced revenues caused by the 2015 drought. Small nonfarm businesses, agricultural…
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2015 County-wide Burn Ban Lifted
County-wide Burn Ban Lifted The county-wide burn ban has been lifted as of October 22, 2015. Temperatures have cooled, however citizens are urged to use caution as fuel conditions remain extremely dry. Prior to burning, please contact the Smoke Management Center at (541) 963-4040 for current burn conditions and to obtain burn permit information.
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2015 Drought
2015 Eastern Oregon Drought Union County joined 22 other Oregon counties to declare a drought emergency. Oregon Governor Kate Brown released the press release below. To become more informed and prepared to adapt to drought conditions, go to www.drought.oregon.gov. Governor Brown Declares Drought Emergency
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Wildfire Protection Plan Community Meetings
Community Wildfire Protection Plan Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Elgin Fire Station Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. Union City Hall The public is invited to attend. CWPP Community Meetings