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JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. The Community Vaccination Center at the Expo, has been up and running for almost 3-weeks now. Health officials say in that time, they’ve been able to vaccinate just over 9,000 people.
It’s a joint effort between FEMA, the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Jackson County Emergency Management, and others. Jackson County Public Health says the pace has remained steady with people coming to get vaccinated.
“We are still here and encouraging people, you don’t have to make an appointment, we don’t ask for ID or insurance and really the only information, you’re filling out is just the screening and consent form and it’s an easy location to pop into,” said Tanya Phillips with Jackson County Public Health.
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May 7, 2021
photo courtesy: Interior Volunteer Fire Department
INTERIOR, S.D. Around 11:30 a.m. Friday, firefighters from two counties responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of Hwy. 44 in Interior.
Upon arrival at the scene, crews found a fire free-burning inside a residential structure with heavy smoke and visible flames. The fire directly threatened an adjacent commercial structure, outbuildings, and an RV trailer.
With winds gusting up to 30 mph., the fire spread onto the commercial structure before being halted. The commercial structure and nearby RV sustained minor damage.
No injuries to civilians, domestic animals, or firefighters were reported.
Gov. Brown meets with CVC officials before tour cut short for safety and security concerns
Gov. Kate Brown visits Community Vaccination Clinic for operations update and tour, tour cut short due to protests.
Posted: Apr 29, 2021 12:29 PM
Updated: Apr 29, 2021 1:59 PM
Posted By: Alicia Rubin
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CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – Today Gov. Kate Brown visited the Jackson County Expo to tour the Community Vaccination Center (CVC) and speak with the agencies involved in the clinic. During the Governor’s meeting with agency representatives, protesters gathered outside, forcing an early end to the Governor’s tour.
The Governor’s team cited safety and security concerns as her security team escorted her out the back.
CENTRAL POINT, Ore An event that took weeks of preparation from numerous organizations, is now in full swing. It’s a joint effort between FEMA, the Oregon Health Authority, the Oregon Office of Emergency Management, Jackson County Emergency Management, and others.
“I know when we did our drive-thru back in January and February, we knew our community could put on such an event and make sure that the vaccine was available, so getting the support to do that again is really exciting,” said Tanya Phillips with Jackson County Public Health.
The walk-up site has been here for the past month but the drive-thru aspect just kicked off Wednesday. It’s open every day but Monday for the next 2 months. An army of staff and volunteers is putting it all together, greeting, screening, vaccinating, and observing, to get people vaccinated.