Willamette Valley News, Monday 8/14 – Wild Fire Updates, Heat Warnings, Death Investigation at Blue River Reservoir

The latest news stories and stories of interest in the Willamette Valley from the digital home of Southern Oregon, from Wynne Broadcasting’s WillametteValleyMagazine.com

Monday, August 14, 2023

Willamette Valley Weather

Oregon’s weather forecast shows extreme high temperatures, as high at 107, on the way for the Willamette Valley through out the week.

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING ISSUED – NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING FOR TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions. Afternoon high temperatures of 96 to 106 expected, warmest across the lower terrain of the Foothills valleys and across the Willamette Valley. Some areas in Willamette Valley from Salem to Eugene could reach 105 to 110 degrees today. A tad cooler for Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs 98 to 105 on Tuesday, and 95 to 101 on Wednesday. Expect continued warm nights, with temperatures only cooling to the middle 60s to lower 70s, with warmest in the larger urban cores such as Portland, Salem and Eugene.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Greater Portland Metro Area, Central Willamette Valley, South Willamette Valley, Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills and Cascade Foothills in Lane County. In
Washington, Greater Vancouver Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.

Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.

For sheltering information and other human services in your area,
dial 2 1 1 during business hours or visit 211info.org in Oregon

The National Weather Service says hazardous heat is likely in Oregon this week, with widespread highs at least in the high-90s across most of the state. Tanja Fransen, with the National Weather Service, said some areas could see
temperatures warmer than 105 degrees.

Fransen added that low temperatures won’t fall far below 70 degrees. “Those overnight temperatures aren’t going to recover very much,” she said. “If you can open your windows, 10 or 11 o’clock at night, and maybe have fans push
the heat from the house out, that’s going to help.”

For most of next week, Fransen said, people should plan to avoid spending time outdoors, especially between 2-7 p.m. While the temperature may start to drop a few degrees each day from Wednesday on, she said it may not be back to the low-90s until the following weekend.

She urged people to check in on friends, family and neighbors who might not have access to cool indoor spaces. She added that pets should be indoors as much as possible.

UPDATES: Priceboro Fire – The Wiley Fire – The Salmon Fire – Lookout Fire – Bedrock Fire

These are the fires currently burning in our area of the state. Priceboro is by Coburg. It is about 300 acres and 75% contained. It’s been quiet for a few days. https://lanecounty.org/news/priceboro_fire

The Wiley Fire is near Sweet Home. It’s around 240 acres, 0% contained and has level 1 & 2 evacuations issued.

Lookout Fire 2023 is near McKenzie Bridge and has level 1 & 2 evacuations. It’s around 200 acres and 0% contained. Expect this one to grow. https://lanecounty.org/news/lookout_fire

The Bedrock Fire 2023 is near Lowell and Fall Creek. It also has level 1 & 2 evacuations issued. It is 19,000 acres and 20% contained. The southeast edge of the four pointed towards Oakridge looks to be very well under control. https://lanecounty.org/news/bedrock

Salmon Fire is near Oakridge and in mop up stages with 60% containment. There is currently a level 1 evacuation notice issued. https://lanecounty.org/news/salmon_fire

Lookout Fire

Governor declares conflagration for Lookout Fire, OSFM sending firefighters and equipment

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Lookout Fire burning in the Cascade foothills of Lane County. The move allows the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to mobilize firefighters and equipment and the Blue Incident Management Team to protect life and property. Sunday afternoon the fire was pushed by extreme temperatures and gusty winds. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office has level 1 and level 2 evacuation notices in place for homes near the fire.  

“The Lookout Fire has been growing rapidly due to the dry, windy conditions in Lane County,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “The next few days are very concerning with continued red flag conditions. To face these challenging conditions we will coordinate the resources necessary through the power of the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System to help our local fire service partners.”  
  
In accordance with ORS 476.510-476.610, Governor Kotek determined the fire poses a threat to life, safety, and property, and the threat exceeds the firefighting capabilities of local firefighting personnel and equipment. The governor’s declaration cleared the way for the state fire marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources in battling the fire and further support a coordinated response.  
  
The OSFM’s Blue Incident Management Team will be briefed and assume unified command of the Lookout Fire. The additional task forces are coming from other counties around the state through the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System.

Lookout Fire Operational Briefing August 14, 2023NW Team 6: https://www.facebook.com/LookoutFire2023/videos/6330605757008867

NEW Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notifications for Fall Creek areas due to Bedrock Fire

Fire activity has prompted an increase in evacuation levels for areas near the Bedrock Fire. An interactive evacuation map is available at www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Bedrock

LEVEL 2 (BE SET) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

🟡 Big Fall Creek Road east of Winberry Creek Road to Peninsula Road

🟡 Peninsula Road along the south of Fall Creek Reservoir to Timber Creek

🟡 Winberry Creek Road east of milepost 4.0

Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.

Public safety personnel cannot guarantee they will be able to notify you if conditions rapidly deteriorate. Continue to closely monitor your phone, local media and www.LaneCountyOR.gov/Bedrock for information.

–SHELTER AND LARGE ANIMAL EVACUATION — A Red Cross shelter is open at Lowell High School (65 Pioneer Street, Lowell). Residents can bring their small, domestic animals. 

Residents who need assistance with large animal evacuation and sheltering should call Lane County Animal Services at 541-285-8227. A large animal evacuation center is being set up at the Lane County Fairgrounds (796 W. 13th Avenue, Eugene). 

NON-EMERGENCY CALL CENTER There is a non-emergency call center available at 541-682-2055. The call center will be open until 5:00 p.m.

–The Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation areas announced earlier this morning are still in effect.

LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

🔴 Peninsula Road east of Timber Creek

🔴 Big Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula Road

Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately. 

Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency alerts at www.LaneAlerts.org.

Not sure how to check your fire restrictions? Don’t worry, ODF has a map for that! Find your address in the Public Fire Restrictions map to the current fire restriction levels for your area and list of restrictions at https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html. Do your part to keep fire off our forests. It protects the public, firefighters and Oregon’s natural and cultural resources.

The Bedrock Fire is in Lane County with 10% containment. It is now 15,178 acres.

Level 3 (GO NOW) Evacuation Notice: LEAVE IMMEDIATELY. Danger is current or imminent and you should evacuate now. If you choose to ignore this notice, emergency services may not be able to assist you further. DO NOT DELAY leaving to gather items or protect your home. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE YOU RECEIVE. Entry to evacuated areas may be denied until it’s safe.

Lane County Sheriff’s Office upgraded the evacuation zones as of August 14th, 8:41 AM. LEVEL 3 (GO NOW) EVACUATION NOTICE FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

Peninsula Road east of Timber CreekBig Fall Creek Road east of the intersection with Peninsula Road

Level 3 means leave immediately! Do NOT take time to gather things. GO NOW! There is immediate and imminent danger and you should evacuate immediately.

The following areas are on a Level 2 (Be Set) evacuation notification: Big Fall Creek Road east of Winberry Creek Road to Peninsula Road Peninsula Road along the south of Fall Creek Reservoir to Timber Creek Winberry Creek Road east of milepost 4.0Level 2 means: You must prepare to leave at a moment’s notice, and this may be the only notice that you receive.

An interactive map is available at lanecountyor.gov/bedrock with an address search feature to see if you are in an evacuation zone. The map may take a few minutes to load. You may also call 541-682-4179 for questions about evacuations in Lane County.

It is burning actively on rugged forested land. Resources from the USDA Forest Service, Oregon Department of Forestry, and private industry are working to fully suppress the fire. Unusually dry fuels, steep slopes, and gusty winds have contributed to rapid fire growth.

Projected containment for the Bedrock Fire is Oct. 1. There can be air quality changes from moment to moment. Check hourly air quality conditions at https://aqi.oregon.gov/ or https://www.airnow.gov/.

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08/13/2023 LCSO Case #23-4333: Death Investigation at Blue River Reservoir

Investigators with the Lane County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a deceased person from the water of Blue River Reservoir yesterday. The identity of the involved and cause of death are under investigation. Additional information is not available at this time. We will keep you updated as we know more.

Thousands Celebrate the LGBTQ+ community at Eugene’s Pride Festival Saturday Despite Protestors

The celebrations featured food, vendors and live music and drag performances for the people and pets that came out to the event.

The event also hosted organizations that provide support and resources for LGBTQ+ communities that often get overlooked.

While people celebrated pride in their own ways, there were people opposed to the festivities that also came out. People stayed calm and there was no violence.

Three juveniles arrested after stolen-vehicle pursuit around Valley River Mall

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At 9:09 a.m., August 11, Eugene Police officers in the Country Club Road area spotted a reckless driver with two passengers speeding and attempted to catch up. As they were catching up to it for a stop, the vehicle ran a red light and there was a short pursuit from Willagillespie Road to the Valley River Mall, and around the mall’s parking lot. The sedan’s juvenile driver and juvenile passengers bailed around Maurie Jacobs Park and rolled into a stop sign. Some of the juveniles went into the Willamette River.

By 9:15 a.m., EPD officers had taken two of the males into custody. The third male had tried to swim away in the river, but came back to shore, where he was taken into custody under the bike bridge around 9:16 a.m.

The vehicle was a freshly stolen Kia Soul. An officer provided a courtesy transport for the owner so she could recover her vehicle. Case 2311904

OSFM positions two task forces in Lane County starting Saturday afternoon

SALEM, Ore. – With a stretch of triple-digit temperatures, gusty winds, and extreme fire danger in the forecast, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has made the decision to pre-position two structural task forces in Lane County starting on Saturday afternoon, August 12. 

With several fires burning near communities on the west slope of the central Cascades, the unstable forecast for the area, and Red Flag Warnings in place, the OSFM is strategically positioning these firefighters and equipment in the Willamette Valley. The two task forces from Clatsop and Tillamook counties will be in place for 72 hours, their time may be extended up to two weeks if needed. 

These firefighters and equipment will add capacity at the local level and will be centrally located. The OSFM can quickly move firefighters to other parts of the state if they are needed.   

“We are very concerned with the weather forecast over the coming week, and are being strategic with our resources.,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said. “We are taking a proactive step by pre-positioning these task forces to be ready for any fire that may spark. We also continue to evaluate our resource levels to ensure we are ready to respond to any fire across the state.”

Pre-positioning resources is one of the tools the OSFM has as part of its Response Ready Oregon initiative. These resources boost initial fire attack and allow a quick response to emerging fires in Oregon. These firefighters and equipment are not assigned to a specific fire but are ready to respond if one breaks out.   

With Oregon in the heart of wildfire season, the OSFM encourages all Oregonians to be aware of the dry conditions and take necessary precautions to avoid sparking a human-caused fire. The OSFM asks all Oregonians to be vigilant, and if they spot a fire, report it immediately.  

Armed partygoer safely disarmed by officers after menacing others

Friday night’s call about a man waving a handgun around at a party highlighted a dangerous situation that ended safely due to exceptional and professional actions by the responding Eugene Police officers. At 12:33 a.m., on August 12, a member of the public called regarding a loud party in the 3200 block of Kinsrow Avenue, reporting noise and yelling about drugs.

At 1:09 a.m., another call came in about a dispute and a man waving a gun around. Multiple EPD units responded to the hectic scene, with witnesses pointing to a male with a firearm, later identified as Alex Ragan, age 19, of Eugene. Ragan saw officers and tried to get into a vehicle to leave, but officers attempted to detain him.

Ragan immediately resisted arrest and reached into his waistband, retrieved the firearm, and was holding it when officers took it away from him in the middle of the fight. A taser was used to take him safely into custody. While officers were attempting to place Ragan in handcuffs, his friend, later identified as Johnathon Teixeira, age 20, confronted the officers and was physically interfering with the arrest.

When an officer tried to take Teixeira into custody, a physical confrontation ensued. A taser was deployed to help take Teixeria safely into custody. Both Ragan and Teixeria appeared intoxicated.

Investigating officers found Ragan, Teixeria, and other unidentified males showed up to the party uninvited, causing a scene. When they were asked to leave, Ragan displayed a handgun and menaced several party goers. An officer received a minor injury during the fight.

Ragan was lodged at Lane County Jail for Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Menacing, Resisting Arrest and Interfering with a Police Officer. Teixeria was lodged at Lane County Jail for Interfering with a Police Officer. Case 23-11954

Reser Stadium at OSU Complete

The 160-million-dollar renovation of Reser Stadium on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis is complete, and the public is invited to an open house.

Hoffman Construction rebuilt the older half of the stadium. The open house will be held August 19th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Under the stadium seating is a 30-thousand-square-foot Health Center and a student Welcome Center. Donors contributed 90-million dollars toward the project. MORE INFO: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/public-invited-tour-reser-stadium-health-center-welcome-center-aug-19-open-house

Life-Saving Donations Needed For Summer Stockpile

With temperatures forecasted to reach triple digits for multiple days next week, Lane County Human Services (LCHS), in partnership with the the First Christian Church of Eugene’s Helping Hearts Program and CAHOOTS, is urgently seeking donations for the stockpile of supplies to help the unhoused and unsheltered survive summer heatwaves.  

The Helping Hearts program is seeking donations of:   

• Water Bottles/Jugs (disposable and reusable) 

• Electrolyte Packets 

• Spray Bottles 

• Sunscreen 

• Lip balm 

• Aloe gel 

• Personal size fans 

• “Goo” filled bandanas 

• Cooling towels 

• Dried fruit/trail mix  

• Life straws 

• Water filtration systems 

• Single serve Gatorade packets 

• Sweat bands 

• Clothing: light long sleeve shirts, breathable shirts, light shorts, visors and hats, ankle socks, flip flops, doo rags, head wraps 

• Day shelters structures for shading 

• Parasol/umbrella 

• Fans 

Donations can be dropped off at First Christian Church’s Helping Hearts Program, located at 1166 Oak St. in downtown Eugene, Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  

An additional, Saturday drop-off site has been added to try and collect as many items as possible Harlequin Beads and Jewelry, located at 2833 Willamette St.from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Items can also be purchased on Amazon and sent to First Christian Church at 1166 Oak St. Eugene OR 97402. Amazon Wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QB2CSDNZ26HF?ref_=wl_share

For more information, please call the Helping Hearts Program at (541) 344-1425

The man accused of kidnapping a woman in Seattle and holding her in a cinder block cell in Klamath Falls is now in the Multnomah County jail.

Negasi Zuberi was extradited to Oregon from Nevada. He’s facing federal charges and will appear in federal court either in Eugene or Medford. If he’s convicted of interstate kidnapping, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Negasi Zuberi was arrested in Reno, Nevada in mid-July. He was extradited to Oregon on Wednesday.

Zuberi, 29, is facing federal charges for allegedly holding a woman he had kidnapped in Seattle inside a homemade cell until she escaped by pounding at the door with bloodied hands. The victim escaped and waved down a passing driver to get help.

Investigators are now asking any other potential survivors to step forward, saying Zuberi lived in ten different states over the past decade. According to court officials, he’ll be in federal court in Medford or Eugene and not Portland.

Cost Of Fighting Oregon Wildfires Grows With Climate Change

As wildfire season in Oregon becomes more volatile, in part due to climate change, the cost of fighting fires is also expected to grow for the state and federal governments.

Why it matters: The cost of fighting wildfires is not as straightforward as one might think. While labor and fuel make up the bulk of resources needed to fight wildfires, aircraft, third-party contractors and on-site incident management camps can quickly jack up the price.

What they’re saying: “The cost of a fire is surprisingly fluid until you can get all of the final invoices and everything in,” Jessica Prakke, a spokesperson for the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF), tells Axios. “But we do predict that fires will continue to become larger and in turn more costly.”

How it works: Funding for fighting wildfires depends on where one starts, and every wildfire is billed separately, Prakke said.

  • If a wildfire breaks out on state-owned land or private land, ODF is then responsible and taps into its budget paid for by the state’s general fund.
  • If a wildfire starts on federal land, as many of the most devastating ones do, funds are either taken out of the Department of Interior’s Wildland Fire Management Budget or the U.S. Forest Service’s.

However, if costs exceed an agency’s budget, which they routinely do, it’s allowed to allocate funds from different areas within their budget or apply for emergency assistance from the state and federal governments.

The intrigue: The use of aerial support for fighting a wildfire is typically the most costly because aircraft are operated by third-party contractors who have their own prices for machinery, labor and overtime.

  • “We strategically use the aircraft because if we’re using it every single time, that number is going to stack up,” Prakke said. “If it’s a small enough fire with low fire potential, we’ll just tackle it with a hand crew and on-the-ground resources as strategically as possible to protect taxpayer dollars.”

By the numbers: The year-to-date estimated total cost of fighting wildfires for ODF this year is just over $20 million. Of that, $16 million is the estimated cost since July 1 due to increased wildfire activity. As wildfire season progresses, that number will likely increase too.

  • ODF requested a $232 million budget for fire protection through 2025.
  • Nationally, the U.S. Forest Service’s budget request for 2024 is $2.97 billion, per Jennifer O’Leary Risdal, a spokesperson for the agency. That’s $647 million, or 28% more, than the previous year.

What’s next: The future cost of fighting Oregon wildfires depends not only on how prepared state agencies can be in their initial attacks after severe weather events, but on whether they can drum up support among state legislators for a fire funding fix.

  • Fire officials are hoping to build on SB 762 — a bill passed in 2021 after the disastrous Labor Day fires that allocated $220 million for emerging firefighting technologies — by advocating for the creation of a disaster fund that can be tapped into without depleting funding from other parts of the budget. (SOURCE)

The Oregon Health Authority has issued urgent advice on the dangers of taking a dip in the Willamette River and Sauvie Island areas.

As the heatwave continues in Oregon, there is worse news for residents looking for a place to cool down. This follows a previous recreational use advisory issued a couple of days before that warned of toxic algae bloom developing in these bodies of water.

The health authority website provides a useful list of all current cyanobacteria bloom advisories which is continually updated. There’s no denying the terrible timing as temperatures are predicted to soar to over 100 degrees before falling back to the 90s. Nevertheless, it’s just too dangerous to enter the water with an algae bloom affecting the river in Downtown Portland between the Ross Island Lagoon and the Riverplace Marina. The greatest risks are for children and pets.

Recreational use health advisory. Ross Island Lagoon and Riverplace Marina, both in Downtown Portland in Multnomah County. Major risk of exposure is from ingesting water. Exposure to cyanotoxins can be serious, and children and pets are at increased risk for exposure. Remember, if you see water that is scummy or thick like pea-green or blue-green paint, avoid contact. August 11, 2023.

Paid Leave Oregon Signups Can Begin Today

Paid Leave Oregon

The Oregon Employment Department announced Wednesday that Paid Leave Oregon is on track to begin next month, and people can start signing up for benefits Monday.

Oregon’s state-run paid leave program starts taking applications on Monday. The first leave can start September 3rd with payments going out through direct deposit or prepaid cards two weeks later. Paid Leave Oregon will cover time off for family members, illness, and safe leave. Around 41-thousand claims are expected at the start and then 12-thousand a month as the program moves forward. Grants are available for small businesses to help cover for employees while they’re on leave. Eleven states have similar programs. FOR MORE INFO: https://paidleave.oregon.gov/

Eastern Oregon counties see jump in mosquitoes with West Nile virus

Growing mosquito populations raise risk for virus infections in humans, OHA says

PORTLAND, Ore.—Health officials are reminding people heading outdoors in eastern Oregon to prevent mosquito bites after a recent jump in the number of mosquito pools – collections of up to 50 insects – testing positive for West Nile virus, according to local vector control districts.

Emilio DeBess, D.V.M., state public health veterinarian at Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) Public Health Division, said high heat combined with sporadic precipitation has created perfect conditions for mosquito growth in recent weeks. As a result, eastern parts of the state are seeing more mosquitoes and a corresponding increase in traps containing West Nile-positive insects.

The increase in mosquito populations may be behind new human cases of the virus.

“Eastern Oregon has seen a little bit of rain, leading to additional water available for mosquitoes to lay eggs,” said DeBess. “We saw an increase of 13 West Nile-positive mosquito pools in one week, 10 of them in Baker County, and two presumptive human cases.”

So far in 2023, a total of 22 mosquito pools have tested positive for the virus. Eleven have been in Baker County, seven in Malheur County, two in Union County, and one each in Jackson and Umatilla counties.

Last year, there were five human West Nile virus cases in Oregon, and three cases among horses, with 45 positive mosquito pools. There also were five human cases in 2021, along with eight horse cases, two bird cases and 75 positive mosquito pools.

Groups at risk for severe disease include adults 50 and older, immunocompromised people and those living with certain conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

While most infected people show little to no signs of disease, one in five show signs of West Nile fever. Flu-like symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks and may include fever above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, severe headaches, stiff neck, mental confusion, muscle weakness, shaking, paralysis or rash. Anyone experiencing such symptoms should contact their health care provider.

The easiest and best way to avoid mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent mosquito bites:

  • People should mosquito-proof their homes by following these steps:
    • Eliminate standing water in and around the home and business where mosquitoes can breed.
    • At least once or twice a week, empty water from flowerpots, pet food and water dishes, birdbaths, swimming pool covers, buckets, barrels and cans.
    • Clean out clogged rain gutters.
    • Remove discarded tires and other items that could collect water.
    • Look for containers or trash in places that may be hard to see, such as under bushes or under your home.
  • Take personal precautions to prevent mosquito bites.
    • Apply insect repellent to exposed skin. Generally, the more active ingredients a repellent contains the longer it can protect against mosquito bites. Repellents containing DEET, oil of lemon eucalyptus or Picaridin are recommended; follow directions on the container for applying it to the skin.
    • Repellents may irritate the eyes and mouth, so avoid applying repellent to the hands of children. When using an insecticide or insect repellent, be sure to read and follow the manufacturer’s DIRECTIONS FOR USE, as printed on the products.
    • When weather permits, wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants whenever you are outdoors.
    • Place mosquito netting over infant carriers when outdoors with infants.
    • Consider staying indoors at dawn and dusk, which are peak mosquito biting times. Install or repair window and door screens so that mosquitoes cannot get indoors.

Additional resources, such as frequently asked questions and information on finding local mosquito control agencies, are available on OHA’s West Nile virus page and CDC website. Current and past virus data can be found on the West Nile Virus Activity page.

Red Cross: Donation shortfall may impact blood supply

$10 e-gift card for donors in August

— The American Red Cross has seen a shortfall of about 25,000 blood donations in the first two months of the summer, which makes it hard to keep hospital shelves stocked with lifesaving blood products. By making an appointment to give blood or platelets in August, donors can keep the national blood supply from falling to shortage levels. 

Right now, the Red Cross especially needs type O negative, type O positive, type B negative and type A negative blood donors, as well as platelet donors. For those who don’t know their blood type, making a donation is an easy way to find out this important personal health information. The Red Cross will notify new donors of their blood type soon after they give. 

The Red Cross needs donors now. Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). 

All who come to give throughout the month of August will get a $10 e-gift card to a movie merchant of their choice. Details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/MovieVisit www.redcrossblood.org and put in your zip code to find a donation site near you.

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