Lyons Rural Fire District and Ambulance Service

FREE Cleanup and Debris Removal for those that lost their home, business, etc.
Step 1: Household hazardous waste removal – No cost to property owners. Before you can rebuild, your property must be cleared of household hazardous waste or other hazardous substances. Crews that specialize in identifying and removing hazardous substances will visit properties, determine what hazardous materials need to be removed, and remove them for safe disposal. This service is funded by federal and state government and provided free of charge to property owners in Linn and Marion Counties.

Household hazardous waste includes fuel and petroleum, pool chemicals, car batteries, antifreeze, used oil filters, solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, propane tanks, disinfectants, aerosols, paint, bleach, and ammunition. Crews will also safely identify and dispose of large pieces of asbestos materials.
IMPORTANT: Property owners must sign an access agreement, called a Right of Entry form, by October 16 to allow cleanup crews onto their property. For more information about how to submit your Right of Entry form, contact your county, visit wildfire.oregon.gov/cleanup, or call 682-800-5737.

Step 2: Ash and debris removalAsh and debris removal (Step 2) cannot begin until household hazardous waste removal (Step 1) is complete. State, county, and federal partners are actively working to develop options for ash and debris removal. Check back here for the latest information as it develops.
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FLOOD SMART

After an INTENSE WILDFIRE, burned vegetation and charred soil form a water-repellent layer blocking water absorption for years.
During rainfall, water bounces off the soil and even a light rain can potentially turn into a flood or mudflow.
Properties located below or downstream from burn areas are at an increased risk of flooding.
Just one inch of floodwater in your home can cause $25,000 of damage.
Most homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage. Wildfires leave the ground unable to absorb water, creating conditions ripe for flooding. Flood Insurance is an easy way to protect your home or business.
https://www.ready.gov/floods
BE PREPARED
CALL YOUR INSURANCE AGENT

MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE EVACUATION LEVEL UPDATE

Closures on Highway 22 past Gates will remain in effect due to continuing extreme hazards from falling trees and continued debris removal. As residents prepare to return to fire impacted areas, we want to remind them to be prepared.
Current evacuation information for Marion County:

LEVEL 3 “GO”
Breitenbush
Majority area of North Fork Rd recreation area

LEVEL 2 “BE SET”
Detroit
Idanha

LEVEL 1 “GET READY”
Part of Gates is Level 1, Part of Gates is Level 0

To see detailed current Marion County Evacuation Zones please visit: http://bit.ly/MCEvacZones
If you happen to live in fire impacted areas of Linn County, updated evacuation maps can be found at: www.LinnSheriff.org.
After the wildfire evacuation restrictions have been lifted, and residents are given permission to return home, many additional hazards can remain. Firefighters, local governments, utility companies, and road departments begin restoring fire damaged areas as soon as they can, but making the area safe for the public can take multiple days. Stay out of the evacuation area until fire officials tell you it is safe to return. It is extremely important to be aware of the hazards and know what to look for when the evacuation order is lifted.

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UPDATE (October 8, 2020) - LRFD MEETING ROOM USE
Lyons Rural Fire Protection District Meeting Room will begin to be available for public use meetings and gatherings on July 1, 2020. Due to the small area and to ensure 6 feet of social distancing, no groups larger than 10 will be allowed at this time. We will review this each month. Continue to check this website for any updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused, but think it is important for the safety of our community.

Corona Virus (COVID- 19)
CALL 211 for information

community information
The Lyons Rural Fire District and Ambulance Service is proud to serve our community!
As always, thank you for your support!
FIREMED is available all year long, but open enrollment has closed. If you still choose to purchase Firemed, which you may, please note that the fee is not pro-rated, and coverage begins 3 business days after the payment is received. Click on the tab above titled "PAYMENTS" and then fill out and submit your application and payment.

EVERBRIDGE CITIZEN ALERT SYSTEM

To sign up for Everbridge Citizen Alerts with evacuation information see link:

Everbridge

Lyons rural fire district
board meeting

October 12, 2020 at 7:00 P.M.
This meeting will be held at the fire station but in the bays to ensure social distancing requirements.
The public is welcome to join us.

Agenda

board information