For families looking for updates on the wildfires, information on air quality and how to best protect children from its negative health effects, use the resources below. We will continue to update this list as the situation progresses:
• Searchable list of local resources for families in Lane County, including financial assistance, help lines, basic needs and more: https://resources.parentingnow.org/
• Sign up for Emergency Alerts: publicalerts.org/signup
Searching for fire updates? Here is a list of sources to refer to:
• Sign-up for local emergency notifications: https://lanecounty.org/government/county_departments/lane_county_emergency_management/sign_up_for_emergency_notifications
• Lane County Government for updates on evacuations.
• Lane Regional Air Protection Agency for updates on air quality.
• Eugene Water & Electric Board for updates on power outrages.
• Oregon Department of Transportation for updates on road conditions and closures.
Wildfire Health & Safety Information for Children and Pregnant Moms:
• Wildfire Smoke and Children: https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/children.htm
•Protecting Children From Wildfire Smoke and Ash: https://www.airnow.gov/
• Wildfire Smoke and Pregnancy tips from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/air/wildfire-smoke/pregnancy.htm?fbclid=IwAR38iPyDjHYb8ZQx1dN4MosNkSqPboDHzNHbNxoHPCCTpasWugH6IyPKPII
