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 With the devastating fire on Maui, the residents and visitors to the Hawaiian island are now in our thoughts and hearts. Disasters on this scale are rare, but the impact can be long lived. Watching this horrible event on Maui helped bring attention to the importance of an emergency response plan which can help a community not only survive an event but begin to rebuild.
The City Council and I were recently presented with an updated Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) for the City of Coos Bay. The EOP is a very large document that details what the City's response would be in the face of an unplanned and devastating emergency, such as a natural disaster. Due to the size of the EOP, City staff reviews one third of the plan each year, so that every three years the plan is fully updated.
Emergency events can be something as simple as a high-wind storm that causes limited damage, to a full-scale Cascadia earthquake event. The EOP provides for a scalable response, designating the magnitude of response that correlates to the event. It establishes tasks and responsibilities that every City staff member, including the City Council and myself, will do in response to the incident and to support the community. We know and understand the roles necessary to stand up the emergency operations center to respond to the given crisis.
As a citizen, there are also steps you can take to make sure your household is better prepared for any emergency. One very significant thing is being ‘2 Weeks Ready' This simply means that you have enough supplies on hand and gathered in a single location in order for your household to shelter in place for two weeks. Each year, the Fire Department in partnership with NW Natural hosts a community educational opportunity called Get Ready Coos Bay to learn more about getting your household ready. This event will be held September 5, 2023, so be on the lookout for more information. In the meantime, you can also find a checklist that can assist you in getting ‘2 Weeks Ready’ on the Fire Department’s website.
 The 2023-2025 Council Goals include increasing the number of households who have made themselves 2 Weeks Ready. The upcoming partnership event with the Fire Department and NW Natural helps us to reach that goal by spreading the word and sharing how individuals and families can be prepared for an emergency. Many of you may also know that over the last several years, through the leadership of Fire Chief Anderson and the regularly dedicated budget funds and grants collected, several locations have been established across the City to store emergency supplies. Each of these storage containers have enough emergency supplies to help support up to 2,400 individuals for a period of two weeks and are strategically located in higher elevation and near gathering areas or facilities. These supplies, along with households who follow the 2 Weeks Ready checklist, will help Coos Bay weather through an emergency event.
Finally, we are looking for opportunities to expand our emergency preparedness and post-disaster response. One of these ways is constructing a new library facility that can also shelter and feed community members following a catastrophic event. This type of dual-purpose facility could be a significant resource for the community during a time of great need following a natural disaster. As we learn more about this opportunity, we will share the information. It may help the community decide on the location of the new library and identify funding options.
Though the rebuilding from such a devastating event is unimaginable for Maui, the Hawaiian spirit is strong and with support of those than can help, Lahaina and the surrounding area will come back to life.
-Joe Benetti, Mayor of Coos Bay
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Koos Bay Boulevard Mowing Project
On Monday, August 21, 2023, the City of Coos Bay will be mowing on Koos Bay Boulevard from Teakwood Avenue to Tenth Street. Work will be performed between the hours of 6 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to be completed by Tuesday, August 22, 2023. The work zone will be controlled by flaggers. Please slow down and use caution when nearing the construction area and comply with signage.
Should you have questions, please contact Public Works and Community Development Operations Administrator Greg Hamblet at (541) 269-1181, ext. 3541 or email: ghamblet@coosbay.org.
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Library Podcast in the Finals
 Coos Bay Public Library's Podcast, Swords & Starships, has made it to the Final Slate for the People's Choice Podcast Awards! Final voting is in progress by 20,500+ listeners from a pool of 8+ million with no single show nominated having more listeners voting than another. The panel will continue voting will continue through September 9.
Making the slate is an incredible accomplishment, with more than 8.0 million listeners having cast nomination votes. To listen to the podcast visit https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com/
Swords & Starships is a podcast where Brittney and Joshua discuss Fantasy and Science Fiction reads, play games, debate movies, gush over fandoms, and recommend books to readers.
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 Join us on Zoom Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. for this month’s Community Cooking with the Co-Op! This month's dish: Black Bean Smash Burger. For information and registration, click below.
Join us on Zoom Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 p.m. for this month’s Community Cooking with the Co-Op! This month's dish: Black Bean Smash Burger. For full information and registration, visit us at https://tinyurl.com/co-opaugust2023
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 Sunset Bay Trail Run is next month on Saturday September 2. The even has a 1/2 Marathon, 15K, Four-Mile trail run, and a One-Mile Beach Fun-run! This race is a hilly and scenic trail along the scenic Oregon Coast. A very challenging course for the longer distances and the views will take what breath you have left away. Seriously, this race has it all, killer hills through the woods, an amazing mostly flat cliff section where you’ll see sea lions, ocean rocks, the deep blue sea, and if you’re very lucky, a passing whale. Proceeds from the event will be donated to the Pregnancy Resource Center in Coos Bay.
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 As a Customer Service Representative, you will be an important member of the largest water utility on the Oregon Coast, assisting customers both by phone and in person.
In this position you will have the opportunity to:
- Assist customers with payment of bills, open/close accounts, billing and water use inquiries.
- Perform a variety of duties including accounts collections, bank deposits, and data entry.
- Work as an important and valued team
- Interact with and serve members of your The minimum requirements of the position are:
- High School diploma or
- Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and acceptable driving
- Excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain a positive, courteous, and helpful attitude.
 Applications should be emailed to Karen Parker at karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com
For additional information, please contact Karen Parker at karen_parker@cbnbh2o.com or Aimee Hollis at aimee_hollis@cbnbh2o.com
First consideration of applications: August 24, 2023 - Position is open until filled.
Coos Bay-North Bend Water Board is an EOE. Veterans Preference is applicable, pursuant to ORS 408.225 to 408.237.
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Engineering Technician
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Engineering Technician. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs engineering work of a moderately complex nature in the investigation, location, design and construction of improvements and maintenance projects, e.g., permit and land use review, customer service, inspection, updating maps, and related tasks.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $4365 - $5445/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 08/21/2023 by 5 p.m.
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Transportation and Facilities Superintendent
The City of Coos Bay is soliciting applications for the position of Transportation and Facilities Superintendent. To apply for the position, interested parties should submit a city application, resume, and letter of interest to the HR Office or by email jspencer@coosbayor.gov. City applications are available from the Finance Office, City Hall, 500 Central Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420, by email at jspencer@coosbayor.gov or on the City’s website at https://www.coosbayor.gov/government/job-openings.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Under administrative direction of the Public Works and Community Development Operations Administrator, plans, organizes, supervises and implements all maintenance activities of the Transportation and Facilities group in the Operations Divisions of the Public Works and Development Department including but not limited to streets, right-of-way, equipment, drainage, parks, swimming pool and buildings; holds essential responsibility for the maintenance of public infrastructure and facilities along with the protection of public liability; provides technical advice on public works operations and maintenance; acts with a high degree of independence; develops methods and procedures to solve problems encountered; supervises the subordinate Transportation and Facilities staff and the Transportation and Facilities Assistant Superintendent.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $6016 - $7677/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 08/24/2023 by 5 p.m.
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Type: Full Time
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Salary/Pay Rate: $6016 - $7677/Month DOQ
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Deadline to Apply: 08/24/2023 by 5 p.m.
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