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Fire Information websites – https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/information
Oregon Smoke Info –
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Before Wildfire Strikes! (In Jackson County)
Pacific Power Info on Emergency Generator Usage
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Oregon Counties COVID-19 Risk Levels Warning Week Data 12.7.2020
Please find attached the Region X Interagency COVID-19 Economic Recovery Taskforce newsletter.
Region X IRC NEWSLETTER EDITION 6
New policy requiring face coverings in certain outdoor locations:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2288K.pdf
New social gathering policy—limiting indoor “social get-togethers” to 10 people:
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2351G.pdf
OED has a new UI website is unemployment.oregon.gov . There are links for workers, employers, and FAQs at the top, and an eligibility quiz to find out which benefits you might qualify for here https://unemployment.oregon.gov/workers/eligibility-quiz .
There is a new FAQ on the residential eviction moratorium:
https://govstatus.egov.com/or-covid-19#housingAndHomelessness_viewAll
Per the attached letter, today Governor Brown informed the Jackson County Board of Commissioners that Jackson County is approved to enter into Phase II of Reopening Oregon on June 5. Complete Phase II reopening guidance and requirements can be found at https://govstatus.egov.com/OR-OHA-COVID-19 (look under the Governor’s Orders and OHA Guidance section).
It should be noted that this reopening wasn’t a “rubber stamp” approval and as of this afternoon, 9 of Oregon’s 36 counties have not received authorization to enter into Phase II. Our local health providers and our public health officials have positioned us well to enter into this phase. As the Governor’s letter states, moving to Phase II does come with increased risk, so let’s continue to work together to take the necessary steps to control the spread of COVID-19.
06.04.20_Jackson County Phase 2 letter of approval
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Business Oregon is offering new resources to help small businesses with PPE (personal protective equipment) issues.
- Reminder, outside of health care & personal services, there are generally no PPE requirements or suggestions above/beyond face coverings (cloth face covering or face shield) in any of the sector guidance.
- The Oregon PPE Network (OPEN) & Supply Connector are just launching … and Business Oregon has a site dedicated to the topic here: https://www.oregon4biz.com/Coronavirus-Information/#reopen
Jackson County Public Health Reports New COVID-19 Cases May 27
Reopening Update – 051320
This morning Jackson County received the following question regarding our reopening plan from the Governor’s Office: “The Oregon Health Authority has reviewed your application and has determined that additional information is necessary in order to complete their evaluation, specifically: Please provide a narrative paragraph about how you would work with and integrate community organizations and community health workers to contact trace and protect the health of Jackson County’s Latinx and other diverse populations?” Our response is attached. Other than this question, we haven’t received any further word regarding the status of our plan and the potential for reopening on May 15, 2020. We did view this single request as a good sign that overall our plan is meeting the seven prerequisites for reopening. Our understanding is that the Governor is holding a press conference tomorrow at 10:00 am where we hopeful that further reopening information will be shared.
JaCoReopeningPrerequisiteStatusPlan_SupplementalQuestion
Reopening Oregon biz guidelines webinars – 051120
County’s letter to Governor Brown – 050720
JaCoReopeningPrerequisiteStatusPlan
2020-0178 Oregon COVID-19 Daily Update 035_050520_FINAL
Jackson County Parks –
Jackson County Urges the Public to Avoid County Parks
***IMPORTANT NEWS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES***
2020 The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
We know that all citizens have concerns regarding the latest health crisis. Below is a flyer sent by the CDC on how they are working to protect and prepare communities. We are also communicating with the State, Jackson County, and other cities to bring you the latest substantiated news regarding CoVID19 and its effect on our community.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/index.html
https://jacksoncountyor.org/hhs/Public-Health/Welcome
3/24/20 Update –
Situation in Oregon
There have been 18 new cases and 3 new deaths reported in Oregon in the past 24 hours. One of the new cases was from Jackson County, bringing the total number of Jackson County cases to 3.
Case counts by county are: Washington – 76, Linn – 20, Marion – 32, Multnomah – 25, Clackamas – 17, Deschutes – 10, Yamhill – 6, Benton – 4, Lane – 4, Jackson – 3, Polk – 3, Umatilla – 2, Clatsop – 1, Douglas – 1, Grant – 1, Hood River – 1, Josephine – 1, Klamath – 1, Union – 1
Age group for Oregon cases is as follows: 55+ years old – 52%, 35 to 54 years old – 34%, 25 to 34 years old – 9%, 18 to 24 years old – 3%, and 17 or younger – 2%.
3/25/20 Update –
Jackson County Public Health is reporting one new COVID-19 case, bringing the total to four in Jackson County. Jackson County Public Health is investigating the case to identify how the individual was exposed to the disease and identify and isolate/quarantine any individuals who may have been in close contact with the person.
Child Care. Rules are rapidly evolving on the child care front. All child cares that want to remain open mush apply to be designated as an emergency child care provider. Hopefully, an expanded list of approved emergency child care providers will be available on Monday. Emergency child care is intended to serve health care and other essential workers. A detailed list of workers that are considered essential for this purpose, and how they are being prioritized is here:
Individuals seeking child care can use the following:CALL 211 or 1-866-698-6155 Listen for the “Child Care” prompt, otherwise there may be a long wait
TEXT keyword “children” or “ninos” to 898211 (TXT211)
EMAIL
To search for child care providers online, click here.
The Oregon Employment Department is working hard to ensure people have access to the most current guidance for employers, workers, and job seekers who may be impacted by the COVID-19 virus. Information continues to change daily, including where and how to apply for unemployment insurance benefits and eligibility requirements. Please visit the department’s COVID-19 employment-related web page for the latest information.
Situation Reports 032520
3/29 Updates –
Jackson County Public Health Reports New COVID-19 Cases
[Medford, Oregon] — March 29, 2020, Jackson County Public Health is reporting six new
COVID-19 cases. There is now a total of 19 COVID-19 cases in Jackson County. This matches
the total from Oregon Health Authorities. There are no fatalities in Jackson County, from COVID-
19, at this time.
Of the six new cases, 50% are male and 50% are female. Two are between the ages of 20-29,
one between 50-59, one between 60-69, and two between 70-79.
Jackson County Public Health wants the community to have information on the number of
confirmed cases in a timely fashion. Therefore, as Jackson County Public Health releases this
information, the number of cases may not match what is published on the Health Authority’s
website. This also means that Jackson County Public Health may not have complete information
about each case, as we will be in the beginning stages of our case investigation. Once the case
investigation is completed, additional information will be added to the Jackson County Health and
Human Services website.
3/31 Updates –
Jackson County HHS SIT Report March 31
UI changes. The Federal CARES Act makes self-employed and independent contractors eligible for unemployment insurance. The Oregon Employment Department is updating its guidance and information as quickly as they are able. For the latest info, visit: https://govstatus.egov.com/ORUnemployment_COVID19
Oregon’s SBDC Capital Access Team, will be hosting a SBA Disaster Loan “Train the Trainer” class this Thursday April 2, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. The audience is economic development practitioners and not small businesses / owners at this point:
https://Bizcenter.zoom.us/j/960337172 / Meeting ID: 960 337 172
SCDC & the SWOCC SBDC have organized a discussion with CCD Business Corporation and Oregon Pacific Bank to talk about their loan funds and the new SBA offerings. Thursday, April 2nd at 10:00am:
https://Bizcenter.zoom.us/j/838739143
Layoff Aversion Funds
There are still small amounts of layoff aversion funds available in our region. Businesses with small needs that will allow them to avoid layoffs, should contact either SOWIB or RWP. A great example of a grant would be a new server to allow more workers to work remotely. Layoff aversion
CARES ACT: New portal for SBA EIDL applications: https://covid19relief.sba.gov/#/ . Summary attachment of business benefits.
2020 The Small Business Owners Guide to the CARES Act
4/5 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports New COVID-19 Cases April 5
4/6 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports No New COVID-19 Cases
4/7 Update –
2020-0178 Oregon COVID-19 Daily Update 007_040720_Final
4/9 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports New COVID-19 Cases Urges Physical D…
4/12 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports New COVID-19 April 12, 2020
4/14 Updates –
Jackson County Public Health Reports No New Cases of COVID-19
Jackson County Highlights Partners in Our Community Pacific Power Suppor…
4/15 Update –
4/16 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports New Case of COVID-19
4/21 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports No New COVID-19 Cases April 21
4/22 Update –
Jackson County Public Health Reports No New COVID-19 Cases and Recovered…
4/26-27 Update –
4/28 Update –
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance News Release_FINAL
May update –
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AUNT CAROLINE’S PARK
PARTIAL REOPENING
In an effort to give our citizens a place to enjoy the outd00rs, we are reopening the majority of the park. There are, of course, some restrictions as we go through a nation-wide reopening process. We want everyone to be safe and healthy.
- Please keep 6’ social distancing everywhere in the park.
- If you or your child are feeling ill, please do not use the facilities.
- The bathroom will remain closed until we can safely open it.
- Keep children safe at all times and continue to wash hands regularly after touching common areas.
- Per the direction of the State authorities, the playground equipment is to remain closed off until further notice.
- Benches, doors, tables, and equipment are all newly cleaned and/or painted.
- As the contractor is still working on the ramp, please pay extra attention as you use it. Not having the handrails yet, the stairs will remain closed.
- When in doubt, please err on the side of caution and health.
We will post additional updates on the City website at www.shadycove.org or you may call 541-878-2225. Enjoy your time at the park.
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Mayor Richardson wrote in detail the chronological events leading up to Hiland Water’s letter to their customers and the City Council directed the letter be placed on our website to give correct answers to any questions.
Hiland Water Franchise Fee 2020
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The City of Shady Cove WEED ABATEMENT Ordinance begins on May 1. Fire Season is too important to wait until later in the year to start enforcement. There have already been numerous small wildfires in the Valley. Jackson County has sent a DROUGHT DECLARATION to the Governor. Gone are the days of just cutting weeds once a year. WE DO NOT WANT AND WE CANNOT HAVE ANOTHER FIRE SEASON LIKE LAST YEAR.
Please help the whole community by taking action now. If there are any questions, do not hesitate to contact City Hall at 541-878-2225. Community Service Officers will be patrolling regularly.
Noxious vegetation. The presence of vegetation on property or in the right-of-way of a street, alley or sidewalk abutting the property, anytime between May 1 and September 30 of any year including:
Weeds or grass more than 10 inches
Blackberry bushes that extend into a public thoroughfare or across a property line
Poison oak or ivy
Vegetation that is a health hazard, a fire hazard or other hazard because it is near other combustibles, or a traffic hazard because it impairs the view of the public thoroughfare or otherwise makes use of the thoroughfare hazardous for pedestrians and/or vehicles.
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From the State offices –
ITEM OF POSSIBLE DIRECT INTEREST TO LOCAL COMPANIES
Layoff Aversion Funds. There is a very limited amount of money that has been made available through the workforce investment system to make grants to small businesses to avert layoffs. For Rogue Valley businesses, see: http://www.rogueworkforce.org/resources-in-response-to-covid-19/ .
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA disaster assistance (as of March 19, 2020) is now available to businesses in all Oregon & California counties in our region. “Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.
“These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Carranza added.
Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is based on the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private non-profit organizations is 2.75 percent. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years and are available to entities without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship.
Applicants may apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 16, 2020.
Small Business Development Centers can offer business counseling (at no cost) to companies struggling with the impacts of the pandemic, including assistance with (EIDL) applications. To find your local center, go to: https://bizcenter.org/centers/
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The City of Shady Cove joins the list of many Oregon cities that have declared a State of Emergency. Mayor Lena Richardson signed the declaration on March 19, 2020 as a precautionary measure, pursuant to the adopted Shady Cove Emergency Operations Plan. It is meant to provide the City with increased flexibility in terms of resources, purchasing, and any emergency response options for COVID-19. The City has already been hit with employee absences.
The declaration is not meant to cause any worry, rather it enables the City and Staff to be in the best position to serve the community where needed most. This will also allow us to seek emergency funding from any Federal, State, or County sources.
The City Council will vote to ratify this declaration at the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2020.
Attached is the full declaration.
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Please check back to see updates regarding the Music in the Park Season schedule due to the pandemic.
KSHD 94.3 LP FM
Could use a little Help from Friends and Neighbors
For the past three months we have been struggling with limited power (around 40 Watts) due do a lot of wet and cold weather around Shady Cove this year. Our primary Transmitter had to be sent off for repairs and our antenna needs new wiring and the cost is making it difficult for the station to remain vital to Shady Cove and the surrounding community that depends on us.
We have never done fund drives for a lot of reasons, but lack of local resources in phone banks and staff make it essentially impossible to do.
We are currently Putting together our semi-annual Underwriting information packets for our summer ad season but will still have to raise a few hundred dollars to help us get back to full power.
We are asking our friends and producers to help us in this effort. It wouldn’t take too many $20 bills to reach our goal of $300.
I am asking our loyal local businesses to continue running their Ads with the station. I am also reaching out to any new businesses in the area to consider our station as an affordable source for advertising.
Last, but not least, I am asking our friends and neighbors to help by contributing what ever you can afford to support our local community radio station.
Contributions for the radio Station can be mailed to Shady Cove City Hall at PO Box 1210, 22451 Hwy 62, Shady Cove, OR 97539.
Please designate checks as Contributions to KSHD 94.3 FM.
Thank you,
David Christian
Station Manager, KSHD 94.3 FM
https://cp10.shoutcheap.com:2199/tunein/cityofs1.asx
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The work at Aunt Caroline’s Park along the creek began back in August. We shaped the creek bank according to the design plan from the Rogue River Watershed Council engineer. Plantings will happen on Friday, October 25 at approximately 10 AM.
The School District and a 5th grade class will assist the City and the Watershed Council with the plantings.
Please bear with us as we will need sections of the park for construction.
Aunt Caroline’s Park Project Summary
Getting ready to plant! Shrubs will be marked in pink, trees will be blue. Willows everywhere! (They love water!)
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The newly founded Emergency Management Commission is seeking to fill another 3 positions.Here is an overview of the Commission.
The Budget Committee is seeking two new members also. The committee reviews and makes recommendations to the City Council in regard to any changes to the City Budget.
Please fill out this form and drop it off at City Hall or email it to .
Thank you for considering to assist the City in developing its future.
Application for Commission or Committee 10.10.2019
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