Wyden/Merkley Secure Emergency Funds
Last year’s record wildfires devastated communities across Oregon and impacted the landscape and economies of rural communities. Even Florence was affected when it sent members of the Siuslaw Valley Fire and rescue to help on several of the Oregon fires and even ones in Southern California. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden have announced that more than 37 million dollars have been appropriated from the federal government to assist in repairing the areas worst hit by the devastating fires and even some severe winter weather. Estimates say that over 11 million dollars had to be spent on repaving, removal of tree hazards, landslide repair. Other monies will go to reimburse other resources from storms and flooding dating back to 2011. None of this money is secured for future disasters or to provide for wildfire prevention.
Airport to Clarify Transient Camping
The Wings and Wheels event for Florence is fast approaching and there is a move to clarify some camping guidelines for aircraft that arrive at the Florence Municipal Airport. The Airport Advisory Committee meets on Wednesday and on their agenda is a planned review of a plan to update transient camping regulations. The meeting is open to the public and will be at the Florence Event Center at 2 pm on Wednesday the 18th.
Earth Day Celebration
The Siuslaw Climate Alliance has announced an Earth Day celebration for Florence. Their first Earth Day event in Florence will provide information and entertainment for the community along with a number of environmental and health entities. The event is Sunday, April 22nd from 10 to 2 pm on the boardwalk with environmental education zones for plastic reduction, bee protection, recycling and more. There are kid and family friendly activities planned and a free seed planting.
C.R.O.W. Presents Disney’s Tarzan
If you are looking something to do this weekend in Florence the Children’s repertory of Oregon workshops will be featuring Disney’s Tarzan, a musical version of the popular Edgar Rice Burroughs tale with music by Phil Collins. It will be at the Florence Event Center with shows beginning at 7 pm this evening, 2 pm and 7 pm on Saturday and a 2pm matinee on Sunday.
