Our Mayor @SeanVanGordon has prepared the following letter to community members in response to ice storm and we have launched a dedicated alerts page at springfield-or.gov/alerts for providing updates and other informational and resource links. We will continue to add more information to the page as it becomes available. Additionally, late Tuesday night, January 16, we declared a state of emergency in response to the devastating ice storm that has hit our community. The decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of Springfield community members and to effectively respond to the impact of this natural disaster. Our emergency services team is working tirelessly to continue to assess the situation and help those in need. On January 17, 2024, Governor Tina Kotek joined us and Lane County in declaring Lane County a disaster. With these declarations, through Lane County, we can ask for available state and federal assistance. We have opened our Emergency Operations Center and are working closely with our Team Springfield Partners – @SUBUTIL, @SpringfieldPS, and @Willamalane. Also, working with other local agencies and state officials, to coordinate an effective response. We thank these dedicated individuals for their efforts in assisting our community.

We’re fully back in person for the 2023 legislative session! But for Oregonians who want to testify on bills and can’t make it to Salem, there are still virtual options to make sure you can stay engaged. More details are available here. #orpol #orleg statesmanjournal.com/story/n…

ODF just reported that wildfire burned 33,936 Oregon acres in the 2022 season. The 10 year average is 117,860. The difference is the strategy and resources our new wildfire program provided to Oregon's amazing firefighters. Big thanks to them. #ORD2indivisible @ORD2Indivisible

To help #Oakridge area residents seek respite from the hazardous air from the #CedarCreekFire, any community member living in the 97463 or 97492 zip codes is eligible for a free ALL-ACCESS Membership at Willamalane. Memberships will be good through November. (1/3)

Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote for the November election! OregonVotes.gov/ #TrustedInfo2022 #orpol

Lane County residents under an evacuation notice are encouraged to start making plans and moving large animals and pets. 🧵More info in thread

NEW: The Lane County Sheriff's Office has issued a Level 2 (BE SET) Evacuation notice to the High Prairie area just east of Oakridge. This is all of High Prairie Rd, Brock Rd, Bar BL Ranch Rd, Nubian Way, Mountain View Rd, and Huckleberry Ln.

Due to the extreme risk of wildfire and high winds, Lane Electric Cooperative will implement a public safety power shutoff starting at 5 p.m. on Fri., Sept. 9 through the evening of Sat., Sept. 10 impacting Oakridge, Lowell, and Veneta.

Extended power shutdowns (48 hours) announced by @laneelectric and @EWEButility for thousands in McKenzie Valley to mitigate fire spread. Oregon wildfire updates: New power shutoff times, locations; Oakridge evacuation registerguard.com/story/news… via @registerguard

This evening, I received the following information from Pacific Power regarding tomorrow and Saturday’s planned public safety power shutoffs: A temporary community resource center will be located at Glide High School, open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (unless service is restored earlier).

Wake up, prevent wildfires and repeat. With extreme wildfire danger in the mix for this weekend, remember these lessons to prevent your vehicle from causing a devastating wildfire. bit.ly/3x9yypY

Check it out and spread the word: we are looking for a few great folks to help us review applications for community energy projects as part of Oregon's work implementing the 100% Clean for All bill. #orleg #orpol #energy

Together, we can stand in solidarity and work to help turn this tide. Today and every day, let us confront the deep-rooted history of racism in America and work together to end it.

As we observe #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay here's a recap of our gun safety accomplishments: ✅Background checks on all gun sales (2015) ✅Restricting guns from domestic abusers (2015) ✅Red Flag law (2017) ✅Secure Storage & Allowing Gun-Free Public Buildings #orleg #orpol

Oregon is pro-choice, as am I. As chair of the state senate judiciary committee, I’ll do all I can to maintain existing protections and ensure that our state remains a beacon.