City of Burns

PUBLIC NOTICE: Water main break at Pierce and Egan. Areas south of the intersection of Pierce and Egan will be affected and may not have water until the fix is completed.

Notice: Harney County Press Release 2-24-2025: https://5il.co/3edoi Sort Icon HHW Event Flyer Harney County 4-26-2025: https://5il.co/3edoj

PUBLIC NOTICE: Residents that are displaced and currently out of their homes may receive assistance from the City of Burns on their water and sewer bills. Please call City Hall at (541) 573-5255 to see if you qualify.

Approved City Council Minutes March 26, 2025: https://5il.co/3eadi Sort Icon Approved City Council Minutes April 9, 2025: https://5il.co/3eadl

ISSUE RESOLVED: Water Main break on on C Street and Broadway. Expect water interruptions. Also, please be careful while driving as our crew will be out working on getting the issue fixed. Thank you.

Harney County Free Mattress Drop Off Recycling Event: https://5il.co/3dwrl

City Council Agenda Packet April 23, 2025: https://5il.co/3dtaq

Burns Ward Flood Recovery

Heads Up Burns - Curb Ramp Construction Resumes April 21 : https://5il.co/3dn9e

We are happy to report that since the flood waters have receded, residents can return to their homes.  Also, the sewer system is usable again.  But, please, be mindful of your use.  The sewer system is still extremely high, and your thoughtfulness will be appreciated by all.   Those of you that are staying in campers at other locations can place your camper on your property and live at home while repair work is ongoing on your property.  Also, GREAT NEWS FROM THE CITY AND COUNTY, the planning departments are waiving all permit fees for flood damaged properties.  So please contact us if you have work to do at your flood damaged home.    Also, please use the dumpsters that are stationed at Washington Park for flood debris only.  We will be having our regular city “cleanup day” at a later time so you will be able to use dumpsters that are provided for cleanup. Judy Erwin City Manager City of Burns Oregon  

It's that time of year again! Please go to the link to report mosquito issues : http://www.harneymosquito.org/

PUBLIC NOTICE: Steve Welsh deployed to Burns as Assistant Director of External Relations for the American Red Cross during the flooding disaster response. There is attached information about community resources and what they call Immediate Assistance (a first round of financial assistance) for residents of Burns whose homes were impacted by the recent flood. Share this information with your clients, partners, families and residents because they need the online application to be filled out by April 24th. Instructions are also included. If people need help, they can visit their teams at the Harney Hub or the library any day this week. Thanks, Steve Walsh AD/External Relations DR 515-25 Oregon Floods Phone: 916-208-4058 Disaster Assistance Instructions: https://5il.co/3d2g8 Sort Icon Burns Resources Flyer: https://5il.co/3d2ga Sort Icon Burns IA Announcement w QR: https://5il.co/3d2gb

Damage Assessments -Floods 2025 : 78 https://5il.co/3cq4o

City Council Agenda Packet April 9, 2025: https://5il.co/3cqt0

PLEASE CHECK THIS OUT: Damage Assessments -Floods 2025: https://5il.co/3cq4o

Flood Water Result for April 3, 2025: https://5il.co/3clz7

Contact Phone Numbers If you have an emergency, please call 911 Electrical: Oregon Trail Electrical : 541-573-2666 If you have electrical equipment under water or other related unsafe electrical, please contact Oregon Trail Electric immediately. If your power is disconnected, you must obtain an electric permit and have an inspection before Oregon Trail Electric will restore power. This is for the safety of the occupants and the power grid. You can contact the Harney County Building Department and they can assist you with this process. The fastest way to restore power is to hire an Oregon Licensed Electrical Contractor. Propane Contacts: Please call your gas company if you have any concerns in regards to your propane gas equipment, damage, or safety concerns. Ed Staub and Sons Propane : 541-573-2622 Ferrel Gas : 888-337-7355 Water/Sewer/Septic: City of Burns: 541-573-5255

Faith Baptist Church Free Hot Meal for People Effected by the Flood: https://5il.co/3cexh

Flood Water Results for April 2, 2025: https://5il.co/3ceid

In an order to hopefully prevent sewers from backing up into homes throughout the City of Burns due to the failure of the sewer system from the infiltration of flood waters , the city will be discharging in the ditches down the nature trail. The flows will not be directly going on the trail but through the ditches to the treatment facility. For safety reasons, as bypass operations are underway, please stay off and away from the nature trail or equipment being used to pump. This is an attempt to prevent damage to the rest of our community and their property that has not already been damaged from the flood waters. We understand these are trying and confusing times, but the safety of our community and it's members is and always will be top priority for the City of Burns. We appreciate your understanding while we navigate through these difficult times.