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SIUSLAW NEWS | SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2020 | 3A On The Record ODHS approves increased SNAP food benefits for September The Oregon Department of Human Services has re- ceived approval from Food and Nutrition Services to disburse increased food benefits in September. This additional $30 mil- lion for eligible Supplemen- tal Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) re-cip- ients will bring the total increased benefits to $150 million. SNAP households will automatically receive the additional allotment in the same way they receive their current benefits. For most customers this is an EBT card. The additional benefit amount will be disbursed on the schedule below to all eligible SNAP households. Some recipients may not see it until the following day. Oregonians already en- rolled in SNAP do not need to take any additional ac- tion. Dates people should ex- pect more information: Sept. 11: Current SNAP households not receiving the SNAP maximum allot- ment Sept. 30: New SNAP cus- tomers who did not receive the Sept. 11 allotment and are not receiv-ing the maxi- mum benefit The increase brings all households to the maxi- mum SNAP benefit. House- holds that already receive the maximum benefit will not receive any additional benefits. This allotment will not permanently change a household’s monthly bene- fit amount. It is a temporary supplement to help during the current health crisis. The Oregon Department of Human Services will not be sending individual no- tices to households about the emergency allotments. To determine the max- imum allotment for your household, visit govstatus. egov.com/or-dhs-benefits. SNAP customers can contact their local SSP or AAA office for more infor- mation. Find a local office at ore- gon.gov/DHS/Offices/Pag- es/index.aspx. Find other food resourc- es at https://oregonhunger. org/covid-19/. AMBULANCE/FIRE Western Lane Ambulance District and Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Ambulance and fire call runs Aug. 16-20 DENTURE SERVICES INC. LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED Open 4 days a week! Here to serve your denture needs: Dentures Partial Dentures Immediate Dentures Implant Dentures Relines & Repairs Same Day Monday-Thursday 10am - 2 pm William Foster LD Sherry, Offi ce Manager “As a denture wearer myself, I can answer your questions and address your denture concerns.” ~ William Foster, LD Financing: Citi Health Card 12 Month no Interest 524 Laurel St. 541-997-6054 “ I’m here to support the community and the Siuslaw News.” Delbert L. "Del" Phelps Real Estate BROKER “I love to help people buy and sell property” Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northwest Real Estate 1875 Hwy 101, P.O. 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COM Date Time 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/16/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/17/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 0:27 13:36 15:12 17:11 18:43 20:24 22:43 23:13 1:54 2:50 8:45 9:37 9:55 11:03 12:39 13:58 14:07 17:27 17:49 20:39 20:54 23:20 23:33 23:42 0:50 3:03 6:15 8:20 9:50 12:31 14:29 14:37 15:05 15:45 16:10 16:34 Area Type Airport Ln Assist, Public ATV, Tree Island 2 SVFR, LCSO Transport 16th St Assist, Public Florentine Ave Transport to PHH Siltcoos Beach Access SVFR No Transport Sherwood Lp Assist, Public Medical, Laurel Ave SVFR Transport Hwy 101 FPD Transport to PHH Rhododendron Dr Assist, Public 9th St CCT - Transport to RB Honeyman Nursery SVFR Public Assist Leeward Dr Transport to PHH Medical, Saltaire St SVFR No Transport Goose Pasture Staging Transport to PHH E Mapleton Rd Transport to PHH Dunewood Transport to PHH Shoreline Lp Transport to PHH Fire, N Jetty Rd SVFR Public Assist Saltaire St Transport to PHH Medical, Hwy 101 SVFR Transport to PHH 9th St Transport to RB 2nd St Assist, Public MVA, Hwy 126 SVFR No Transport Sandrift St No Transport 9th St CCT - Transport to RB MVA, Hwy 36 SVFR, OSP No Transport Juniper St Assist, Public 30th St Assist, Public Indian Creek Rd SHDW Transport to PHH Smoke, Mercer Lake Rd SVFR Public Assist Medical, E Glenada Rd Transport to PHH Hwy 101 Assist, Public ATV, Hwy 101 SVFR No Transport Fire, Rhodowood Dr SVFR No Transport Manzanita Dr SVFR, LFN set up LZ Hwy 36 SHDW Transport to PHH Date Time 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/18/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/19/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 8/20/20 17:12 17:12 17:14 18:27 19:06 19:59 22:13 23:04 23:56 2:36 3:48 5:48 8:50 13:35 13:55 14:34 14:51 15:10 16:48 18:26 18:28 20:45 21:11 21:42 2:33 7:20 9:30 10:39 13:52 14:27 15:21 16:25 20:32 20:36 21:02 22:37 Area Type ATV, Hwy 101 SVFR No Transport Hwy 101 Transport to PHH Medical, E 37th St SVFR Public Assist Spruce St Assist, Public Manzanita Dr Assist, Public Smoke, Boy Scout Rd SVFR Public Assist Fire, Glenada Rd SVFR Public Assist Prestwick Rd Assist, Public Manzanita Dr Assist, Public Oak St Transport to PHH 9th St CCT - Transport to RB Spruce St Transport to PHH Fir Ave Transport to PHH Rhododendron Dr SVFR Transport to PHH Ivy St Transport to PHH Port of Siuslaw SVFR Public Assist E Glenada Rd SVFR Public Assist Medical, 9th St SVFR LZ - Florence Airport 21st St Transport to PHH Manzanita Dr Assist, Public 9th St CCT - Transport to RB Oak St Assist, Public Manzanita Dr Transport to PHH Rhododendron Dr Assist, Public Medical, Juniper St SVFR No Transport Waterford Downs Ct Transport to PHH Oak St Transport to PHH 9th St Transport to ALF Medical, 9th St SVFR Transport to PHH 9th St Transport to PHH Kingwood St Assist, Public Mercer View Dr Transport to PHH Alarm, 9th St SVFR Public Assist Alarm, Mercer Creek Dr SVFR Public Assist Terrace View Dr Transport to PHH E Mapleton Rd Transport to PHH OEM offers tips to beat heat, stay safe during wildfire season High temperatures and low humidity are forecasted across the state this week- end, bringing concerns about heat-related illnesses and wildfire activity. Heat-related illness is a serious threat, especially for elderly, youth, those without air conditioning, and those working or exer- cising outdoors. Helpful tips for heat safe- ty include: • Hot cars can be deadly. Never leave children or pets in your vehicle. The inside temperature of a car can quickly reach 120 degrees. • Slow down, stay in- doors and avoid strenuous exercise during the hottest part of the day. • Use a buddy system when working in excessive heat. Take frequent breaks if working outdoors. • If you’re out on the wa- ter to stay cool, be sure to wear a life jacket and wear sunscreen. • Stay hydrated, drink water, and avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol. • Check on family, friends and neighbors who do not have air condition- ing, who spend much of their time alone or who are more likely to be affected by the heat. • Even in high heat, face coverings are important in times of COVID-19. Be sure to wear one inside or outside when you cannot maintain a 6 ft. distance from others. • The American Red Cross Heat Wave Safety sheet provides addition- al guidance on what to do before and during extreme heat, and how to treat heat-related illnesses. Current weather condi- tions can also create or ex- acerbate wildfire activity. During these times, com- mon everyday activities such as mowing the lawn or pulling your vehicle off to the side of the road may start a wildfire. Here are some good wild- fire safety tips to review: • Do not mow when it’s windy or exces- sively dry; lawn mowers are designed to cut lawn, not weeds or dry grass. Metal blades striking rocks can create sparks and start a fire. • Make sure your vehicle is properly main- tained with nothing drag- ging on the road. Don’t drive on dry grass or brush since hot exhaust pipes and mufflers can start fires. • Carry a fire extin- guisher in your vehicle and learn how to use it. • Smoke levels can vary dramatically during wildfires and also causes additional compli-cations with the COVID-19 pan- demic. For comprehensive in- formation about smoke conditions in your area, visit www.oregonsmoke. blogspot.com. • Ready.gov offers addi- tional guidance on staying safe when a wildfire threat- ens. “Know your risks and be prepared for them,” says OEM Director An- drew Phelps. “Make sure to have a ‘go-kit,’ register for emergency notification systems in your communi- ty, and make a plan where your family will go and how you will stay in contact if evacuated. OEM’s 2 Weeks Ready initiative offers a real way each of us can help ourselves and our commu- nities prepare for drastic conditions and other emer- gencies.” WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY AUGUST 29 AUGUST 30 AUGUST 31 SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 2 SEPTEMBER 3 SEPTEMBER 4 Sunny/Wind Sunny Partly Cloudy Sunny Sunny Sunny Sunny 67°F 47°F 68°F 52°F 70°F 54°F 77°F 54°F 74°F 53°F 73°F 52°F 70°F 52°F FRIDAY Health is our #1 Priority! At Shervin’s we are taking extra precaution in order to ensure that our customers and staff are kept safe and healthy during this quickly changing situation. 1 Car Sanitation – All cars are wiped down with a sanitizer before and aft er the service. We wipe down any areas in the interior where employees have touched, such as door handles, the steering wheel, keys, shift ers and power window panels. 2 Hand Sanitation- Our staff will continue to wash their hands throughout the day and change gloves aft er each car they service. 3 Give Customers Options- We will pick up and deliver your vehicle to your home. You may also drop your key in our secure mailbox for drop-off s to avoid or minimize contact. 4 Employee Illness is Serious- We are encouraging employees not to shake hands. We are practicing “personal distancing” and encouraging employees to stay home if they feel under the weather. 5 Wipe Down High Touch Points- We wipe/spray counters, credit card machines, door handles, phone handles, kitchen areas, and chair arms and tables in waiting area multiple times a day. We continue to be focused and committed to working with each of you to ensure we continue to meet and exceed your expecta- tions. We are here for you. We thank you for your business and more importantly, your friendship. Please be safe and exercise extra precaution during this challenging time.
