Ready Southeast is in the process of regrouping from our past organizational structure. We are moving toward the model from the State of Oregon to “Be 2 Weeks Ready”. https://www.oregon.gov/oem/hazardsprep/pages/2-weeks-ready.aspx

We will be maintaining and doing our monthly radio practice and encourage all to add to this network. We cannot have enough volunteers to communicate when a disaster strikes. If you would like more information please fill in the contact form on the SEN website.

Friends of Tugman – September 2024 Report

The Friends of Tugman (aka The Tuggers) typically meet every other Wednesday from 10:00 am – 12 noon somewhere in Tugman Park. Exact time and park location is dependent on weather conditions and current project(s).

• We held two regularly scheduled bi-weekly Wednesday volunteer work events in September:  9/4 & 9/18
• September 4^th highlights:  weeded and swept the park’s central section prior to the SEN Annual Picnic on 9/7; irrigated the trees and rushes adjacent to the former spray play area; placed laminated SEN Picnic signage and finalized Tugger exhibit details; picked up trash park-wide
• September 18^th highlights:  weeded several central lawn area tree rings, pathways, and planted beds; spread bark chip mulch around several central lawn trees, a few natural area trees, and near the drinking fountain; picked up trash park-wide
• Several Tuggers attended the SEN Annual Picnic on 9/7 @ Tugman Park and were involved in exhibiting at the Tugger booth as well as picnic setup, in-picnic participation, and clean up/take down. Thank you to all Tuggers who helped make this year’s SEN Picnic a great success!
• Irrigation of the park’s north end native plantings was accomplished on 9/9 by a few Tugger team members.
• A select group of Tuggers met with Parks & Open Space (P&OS) personnel on 9/25 to discuss and plan a tree/shrub planting project along Tugman Creek scheduled for later this fall/winter.
• Invasive plant removal outside of our regularly scheduled volunteer work events continued in September as evidenced by the following:
  • Continuation of blackberry pruning and removal along the southern park boundary of the central lawn
  • Ivy removal in the vernal pool area in the park’s south slope adjacent to E. 39^th Ave.
• Planning continues with discussion with P&OS on the selection and procurement of seeds, bulbs, and plants for the initiation of planting of a small section of our Wet Prairie Restoration plot in the park’s north end scheduled for this fall.
• Research continues on the selection for a battery powered string trimmer to be purchased for the Tugger team with proceeds from the SEN Annual Picnic Silent Auction. This equipment will be purchased in the near future. Thank you, SEN Board, for allocating funds for this much needed purchase!
• Our regularly scheduled bi-weekly Wednesday volunteer work events for October 2024 are:  10/2, 10/16 & 10/30 (10:00 am – 12 noon).

EWEB 40th Street Water Tanks Project Update – September 19, 2024

Scroll down in the link below to see the latest update on this project from 9/19/24.

https://www.eweb.org/projects/water-storage-improvements/e-40th

Friends of Tugman – August 2024 Report

The Friends of Tugman (aka The Tuggers) typically meet every other Wednesday from 10:00 am – 12 noon somewhere in Tugman Park. Exact time and park location is dependent on weather conditions and current project(s).

• We held one regularly scheduled Wednesday volunteer work event in August:  8/21
• August 21^st highlights:  weeded the former spray play area, one remaining central lawn tree ring, and native beds; pruned blackberry canes along the central park’s south border; irrigated the new trees & rushes adjacent to the former spray play area; picked up trash park-wide
• Several tuggers irrigated native planted beds and trimmed troublesome foliage (e.g. willows over bridges and pathways & blackberry vines along south border) several times in August outside of our regularly scheduled volunteer work events.
• Put out the Sign-Up Genius platform to the Tugger team for help with numerous tasks at the upcoming SEN 2024 Annual Picnic to be held @ Tugman Park on Saturday, September 7^th from 1:00 – 5:00 pm; many slots have already been reserved by several Tugger team members to date
• Planned the details of the Tugger exhibit table for the upcoming SEN Annual Picnic
• Our regularly scheduled bi-weekly Wednesday volunteer work events for September 2024 are:  9/4 & 9/18 (10:00 am – 12 noon).

Ready Southeast Neighbors Report – July 2024

Hello Disaster Preparedness Volunteers and Neighbors,

As we move into August, it’s essential to remain prepared for the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather and wildfire. Lane County west of the Cascades remains in favorable conditions today but Friday and through the weekend, we may see more smoke in Eugene, Springfield, and all over the valley. We are already seeing significant impacts on air quality in Cottage Grove. Be aware that there may be resources available for neighbors who are impacted by the heat and smoke and need assistance in purchasing air conditioners or purifiers.

Neighborhood leaders and volunteers should review the evacuation procedures to ensure safety in the event of a wildfire and make sure you know the emergency evacuation zones where you live, work, and play.

Committee Update

Our regular radio practice and meetings will resume in September, but I encourage everyone to review Whole Community News and consider participating in events for community resilience scheduled for this month.

Shout Outs

A big thank you to all our volunteers who have been actively involved in our community’s disaster preparedness efforts from staffing cooling centers to checking in on a neighbor to show your support. Your dedication makes a significant difference!

Educational Opportunities

Here are the upcoming events for August, be aware some events may be canceled due to air quality or fire concerns:

• August 1, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM: CERT Basic “Hands-on Practical” at Eugene Springfield Fire Station #2, 1705 W 2nd Ave, Eugene.
• August 3, 11:00 AM: Emergency Preparedness Fair in Cottage Grove – A chance to learn from various organizations.
• August 8, 10:30 AM: Lane County COAD General Meeting at United Way, 3171 Gateway Loop, Springfield, OR.
• August 10, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: 2024 Beat the Wave – Disaster Preparedness Expo.
• August 10, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM: Mass Care Shelter Training with Red Cross featuring class time and hands-on shelter simulation with real-world scenarios to work through. Participants will leave certified as a Red Cross Mass Care Shelter Service Associate and can aid in any Red Cross Shelter. This event is free, email Micah at micah.peterson@redcross.org to register. We need more neighbors with this training.
• August 15, 11:00 AM: Third Thursday Tips: Utility Safety.
• August 21, 11:00 AM: Avoid Disaster Scams Webinar – Learn how to identify and avoid scams post-disaster.
• August 27, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Fire Risk Reduction to Your Home in the Woods – Focus on landscaping strategies to protect your home from wildfires.
• August 28, 11:00 AM: Self-care for Disaster Responders Webinar – Explore strategies to mitigate the effects of extreme heat.

Closing

Thank you for your continued commitment to our community’s safety and preparedness. Let’s make the most of this month’s opportunities to learn and connect! Stay safe and prepared.

Heather Sielicki

SEN Transportation Committee July 2024 report

Friends of Tugman – July 2024 Report

The Friends of Tugman (aka The Tuggers) typically meet every other Wednesday from 10:00 am – 12 noon somewhere in Tugman Park. Exact time and park location is dependent on weather conditions and current project(s).

• We held two regularly scheduled bi-weekly Wednesday volunteer work events in July:  7/10 & 7/24
• July 10^th highlights:  prepared the ground and mulched in the northeast corner of the park (E. 36^th Ave. & Hilyard St.); additionally mulched and irrigated the newly planted trees and rushes around the former spray play area; weeded several of the tree rings in the central lawn; picked up trash park-wide
• July 24^th highlights:  continued weeding and mulched the tree rings in the central lawn; irrigated the native trees and rushes in the former spray play area as well as other native planted beds; pruned blackberry vines along the park’s south border; picked up trash park-wide
• Several tuggers irrigated native planted beds and trimmed troublesome foliage (e.g. willows over bridges and pathways & blackberry vines along south border) numerous times in July outside of our regularly scheduled volunteer work events.
• Our regularly scheduled bi-weekly Wednesday volunteer work event for August 2024 is:  8/21 (10:00 am – 12 noon). We will not have a work event on Wednesday, 8/7.