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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Type 3 Fire Engine added to Brookings Fleet

New Type 3 Fire Engine that was recently added to the fleet.

BY LINDA LEE

Curry Coastal Pilot

The schematics of the Type 3 Fire Engine with all the bells and whistles will help service our fire districts.

Brookings Fire and Rescue is now better equipped to combat wildﬁres

thanks to a new Type 3 Fire Engine that was recently added to their ﬂeet. The engine, which arrived on October 29th of this year, will be used to serve Please see FIRE ENGINE, Page 3

Fire Captain Jeff Lee explains some of the new features with the Type 3 Fire Engine.

High Winds the result of

Bomb Cyclone, a rare but ﬁerce storm

especially along the cliffs of HWY 101. It is estimated that in capes and headlands winds can reach up to 85 mph. We spoke with Tim Daldrup, a meteorologist on staff at the NWS Medford office, to find out just what was causing these winds. Daldrup explained that these particularly fast winds are the result of a bomb cyclone, a powerful weather phenomenon caused by shifting pressures. “A bomb cyclone happens when the pressure lowers significantly over a short period of time, which causes a lot of strong winds. We also have an effect where winds over the ocean, as they approach the land will get

BY NATE SCHWARTZ News Editor

Those of us who subscribe to emergency mass notiﬁcations will have noticed high wind alerts this week, with the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing warnings for gusts up to 70 mph on November 18th, 19th, and 20th. The warnings, in effect along the coasts of Douglass, Coos, and Curry Counties, made note of the dangers that violent gusts can pose. In addition to blowing down trees and knocking out power, travel is of concern. The NWS warns taller vehicles that they may struggle in the wind,

pinched between our coastal ranges. That act of the winds meeting the coastal range, and being compressed will also make the winds stronger. So, we kind of have this double effect, the strong cyclone winds affected by our unique topography,” said Daldrup. While cyclones and other wind related events are not too uncommon off the coast of the Paciﬁc Northwest, a bomb cyclone is a notable event. Daldrup estimated that a cyclone with these characteristics occurs, generally, every ten to twenty years. The storm has garnered national attention, with NBC News reporting that over 500,000

Washingtonians lost power. Multiple traffic notices for incidents along the HWY 101 were issued, with weather a suspected factor. Roads remained treacherous, with portions of I-5 seeing heavy snowfall in higher elevation areas, due to the angle of the winds bringing affecting precipitation. “Our main piece of advice, particularly when travelling, is to be especially careful. Debris can blow across the road. A higher-profile vehicle can be affected by the wind. Or if you’re driving into the wind, it can cause some difficulty. Paying attention to the forecast, and maybe spending the day at home, if you’re Please see CYCLONE, Page 7

Oregon confirms first human case of bird flu out of Clackamas County BEN BOTKIN

Oregon Capital Chronicle

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday confirmed that a person contracted bird flu in a case linked to an outbreak that sickened thousands of birds in a Clackamas County commercial poultry operation. Public health officials declined to provide details about the person, name the operation or other details. They also said there is no evidence of bird flu spreading

Oregon health officials confirmed a human case of bird flu on Friday, Nov. 15.

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from person to person and the risk to the public is low. “Clackamas County Public Health Division has been closely monitoring people exposed to the animal outbreak, which is how this case was identiﬁed,” said Dr. Sarah Present, Clackamas County public health ofﬁcer. “The individual experienced only mild illness and has fully recovered.” The person received treatment with the antiviral medication oseltamivir, and household contacts Please see BIRD FLU, Page 8

Court Boice Secures Another Term as Oregon State Representative

In a closely watched race, State Representative Court Boice has won reelection to represent Oregon's 1st House District, which encompasses parts of Coos, Curry, and Douglas counties. The Republican incumbent secured his position for another two-year term, reinforcing his commitment to addressing the region's pressing issues. Boice, a native Oregonian with deep roots in the district, campaigned on a platform emphasizing forest management, fire prevention, and economic development for the rural communities he represents. His victory comes as no surprise to many local observers, given his long-standing ties to the area and his reputation for hands-on involvement in community affairs. Throughout his campaign, Boice highlighted his experience in catastrophic fire awareness and prevention, positioning himself as a leader in addressing what he considers "the most defining natural resource and community safety issue of our time". This focus resonated with voters in a region that has grappled with the increasing threat of wildfires in recent years. The representative's background as a county commissioner and his involvement in various local boards and committees over four decades likely contributed to his appeal among constituents. Boice has often emphasized his deep understanding of the district's needs, stating, "No one will outwork me, and no one will care more!" In his upcoming term, Boice is expected to continue his efforts to reverse what he describes as "40 years of damaging Legislative Policies in Oregon". He has been Please see BOICE, Page 2

Phone Number: 541-813-1717 • Address: 519 Chetco Avenue, Unit 7, Brookings, OR 97415 • Email: Circulation@CountryMedia.net

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