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PAGE A2, KEIZERTIMES, SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 WINDOWS, CABINETS, APPL I ANCES, LUMBER, PLYWOOD, YES WE DELIVER! DOORS, FENCING, SIDING, FLOORING, INSULATION, & MUCH, MUCH MORE! B M B C BUILDING MATERIALS BARGAIN CENTER, INC. 775 FRONT STREET NE - SALEM - CALL US AT 503-363-9070 Keizer fi refi ghters assist in a historic Cali wildfi re fi ght Order up KEIZERTIMES/Lauren Murphy Keizer’s Chicken Shack is now open for business at 3844 River Road N. The Keizer Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday, Sept. 1. ABOVE: Malachi, Keyana, Markey and Monica Toombs snip the ceremonial ribbon with their family. LEFT: Chicken Shack staff members wait to serve visi- tors. State launches ‘two weeks ready’ campaign By BROOKLYN FLINT Of the Keizertimes If nothing else, the pan- demic has taught us to be pre- pared for anything. That is why Oregon state offi cials are encouraging all residents to prepare for and enact a “two weeks ready” Salt-making in Seaside Sept. 12 A weekend jaunt to the coast in September, when the crowds have dwindled, can be turned into a historical journey when stopping by Lewis and Clark Salt Makers in Seaside. The annual event is a re- enactment of members of the Lewis and Clark expedition traveling from Fort Clatsop to the ocean to make much-need- ed salt. Members of the expe- dition set up a beach camp in what is now Seaside, making salt by boiling seawater for two months. The Seaside Museum stages the annual reenactment at the west end of U Avenue where it intersects with the Prome- nade. It will take place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13. Mandated COVID-19 precautions will be observed including face cover- ings and social distancing. plan. In the case of an earth- quake, tsunami, power outage, or any other emergency, many places and roads will be closed. It is recommended that peo- ple plan two weeks ahead by stocking up on supplies like food, water, pet supplies, toi- letries and more. In the event of an emer- gency, it is advised that peo- ple prepare with a fi rst aid health kit if fi rst responders are unable to reach you. This kit should include instructions about how to help someone in specifi c health issues, health documents, a fl ashlight, tape, bandages and anything else that might be benefi cial for your family. Everyone in your house- hold should know where to fi nd the kit and how to use the materials inside. It is also recommended to keep a kit in your house, at work and in your car. For family members with pets, it is a good idea to prepare a kit with food, toys, a carrier crate, medicine and health re- cords. Talk to neighbors about taking care of yours pets if you are out of town and fi nd pet-friendly hotels on your emergency route. Oregon’s Offi ce of Emer- gency Management encour- ages families to discuss plans in case of an emergency and answer the following ques- tions: Do you have back-up transportation methods and routes? Who will care for the kids, grandparents and pets if you are unable to get to them for several hours? Who in your neighborhood has medi- cal skills, a generator, a chain- saw, or other important tools or resources? Do you have an out-of-state contact? Answering these questions and having a prepared plan can save your life and the lives of those around you. In any case, it is better to be safe than to be sorry. BY MATT RAWLINGS Of the Keizertimes Wildfi res are known to wreak havoc over certain ar- eas of California during the summer months, which is why Keizer Fire District (KFD) is always prepared to provide as- sistance. On Wednesday, Aug. 19 KFD sent four fi refi ghters down to assist with the LNU Lighting Complex fi res near Napa Valley, CA. Three of the KFD fi refi ght- ers were operating a brush truck and one of them was an assistant strike team leader working as a part of a Marion County task force. According to Brian Butler, the division chief of operations with KFD, the district has 18 people on their deployment list to send resources down to Cali- fornia when needed. “If they need help, we tend to get there pretty quickly,” Butler said. “Once we get the call in Keizer, we can be de- ployed in a couple of hours.” The crew in California is protecting homes and local structures, as well as patrolling for hot spots, in 24-hour shifts every other day. “The fi res are so bad over there. It is 24 hours of stress for those guys,” Butler said. The LNU fi re began on the morning of Aug. 17 due to lighting strikes in Napa and Sonoma counties. As of Tuesday, Sept. 1, the fi re had taken over more than Submitted In addition to a four-person crew, Keizer Fire District dispatched its brush truck California to help contain the LNU Lightning Complex fi re. 375,000 acres of land, destroy- ing 1,288 structures and causing damage to 202 others. More than 3,000 structures are being threatened due to the fi re. It is the third largest wildfi re docu- mented in California history. The fi re has forced thousands of evacuations and has taken the lives of fi ve people. Fortunately, the fi re is 69% contained, as of Tuesday, Sept. 1, according to the California De- partment of Forestry and Fire Protection, and some counties have began the repopulating process. Despite having four of their employees in Napa Valley, the wildfi res have had no effect on staffi ng or services at KFD, as the district is reimbursed for the deployed fi refi ghters and over- time hours. The crew returned to Keizer on Tuesday evening Just days before sending staff members down south, KFD sent three fi refi ghters to assist with the Columbia River Gorge’s Moiser Creek fi re. Although the fi re burned nearly 1,000 acres and destroyed eight homes, there was no reported injuries or loss of life and the fi re was contained in less than a week. “They were able to help get that under control pretty quick- ly,” Butler said. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “ This community is beautiful and the whole staff is so attentive and caring! As a family member, I always want the very best for my Mom and I know that we have found an incredible place where I know that she is happy and well-cared for. The atmosphere is engaging and respectful and it is so good to know that Mom is in such good hands. 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