Category Archives: Public Safety

PREPARE: Lane County News Release for Possible Heavy Rain and High Winds Next Week

The following is a Lane County news release. (https://www.lanecountyor.gov/news/what_s_new/PR_012324_IncomingWeather) Possible heavy rain and high winds next week should drive residents to prepare The National Weather Service is predicting a possible atmospheric river and high winds along the West Coast January … Continue reading

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Join a City Board or Commission – Applications due by Wednesday, January 31st

Applications are being taken for several City of Eugene Boards and Commissions. We’ve had some interest at SCCO meetings about figuring out how to work with our local law enforcement agencies. There are six openings on the Police Commission. Having … Continue reading

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Saturday, Dec. 2, Earthquake Response Exercise, 10 AM—Noon, Fire Station 2, Eugene.

Hello Ready NW Eugene neighbors, This Saturday morning several Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTS) will be conducting an earthquake response exercise in Eugene across the street from Fire Station 2 on 1705 West 2nd Avenue. Non-CERTS will be allowed to … Continue reading

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Leaf Pick-Up Season Begins November 13

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Help Needed – Egan Warming Centers are looking for volunteers

Winter is coming, and it is time for 2023 new volunteer orientation sessions. New Volunteer Orientations: all orientations are 7-9 pm via Zoom. Interested persons should email Kim at egan.volunteers@svdp.us. Please help recruit new volunteers by spreading the word. 1)      Wednesday, Oct … Continue reading

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