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Cooling Shelter to Open in Medford on Sunday, August 7

Published on August 05, 2022

Due to high temperatures forecasted, City Manager Brian Sjothun has issued a severe weather event declaration effective for Sunday, August 7. The City of Medford is partnering with ACCESS and the Jackson County Library to open and operate a cooling shelter.

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4 Ways to Prepare for An Emergency

Published on August 01, 2022

Fire season is well underway, and the City wants to help you prepare in case of an emergency.

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Cooling Shelter Extends, Additional Cooling Space Provided for Seniors

Published on July 28, 2022

Due to continued high temperatures, the City has extended a severe weather event declaration effective through Sunday, July 31. The City is partnering with the Medford Senior Center to provide additional cooling space for seniors.

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Cooling Shelter Open in Medford July 11

Published on July 10, 2022

The City of Medford is partnering with ACCESS and the Jackson County Library to open and operate a cooling shelter. The cooling shelter will be open Monday, July 11 from 12 – 8 PM and will be operated by ACCESS at the Jackson County Library in Medford – 205 South Central Avenue.

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Statewide Wildfire Risk Map

Published on July 06, 2022

The Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University recently launched the wildland-urban interface (WUI) and statewide wildfire risk map, as required by Senate Bill 762 (2021). The map is a tool to help inform decision making and planning related to mitigating wildfire risk for communities throughout Oregon.

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Stay Safe During the Summer Heat

Published on June 29, 2022

As the weather heats up, here are some tips about staying safe on a hot day.

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Celebrate 4th of July Holiday Safely

Published on June 27, 2022

Keep it legal and keep it safe! The City of Medford encourages all residents to exercise caution and take proper safety measures if they choose to use fireworks during the 4th of July holiday.

Fireworks of any kind are prohibited in the Wildland Hazard areas (hillside easy of Foothill Rd and North Phoenix Rd), all City parks, all schools and the Bear Creek Greenway.

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Cooling Shelter Open in Medford Saturday & Sunday, June 25-26

Published on June 24, 2022

The City of Medford is partnering with ACCESS and the Jackson County Library to open and operate a cooling shelter. The cooling shelter will be open Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26 from 12 – 8 PM and will be operated by ACCESS at the Jackson County Library in Medford – 205 South Central Avenue.

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