Articles written by Oregon Governor's Office

Oregon Governor's Office|Jan 18, 2024

Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency in Lane County to support the county’s response and recovery following the severe ice storm. This declaration comes at the unanimous request of the Lane County Board of Commissioners. “Lane County has suffered extensive damage as a result of the winter storm conditions that we’re seeing across Oregon,” Governor Kotek said. “This emergency declaration will support the county in accessing critical federal resources to aid in reconstru...