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The City of Milton-Freewater Announces Two Programs to Help Citizens and Businesses Affected by COVID 19 Economic Distresses

The City Council for the City of Milton Freewater has announced that the City will be implementing two programs to aid our citizens and business owners in the wake of COVID-19 economic impacts.

Press Release - April 14, 2020 - For Immediate Release

In response to the recent Covid-19 pandemic, the City of Milton-Freewater is offering utility bill assistance for small businesses of less than 25 employees grant to aid our business community affected by state and federal mandated pandemic restrictions.  The grant will be a credit for the City of Milton-Freewater utilities (sewer, water, solid waste and electric) charges on account for a total maximum of $1,000 per business.  Criteria are as follows:

NEWS RELEASE

Disaster Field Operations Center West
Release Date: April 4, 2020 Contact: Richard A. Jenkins, (916) 735-1500,
[email protected]

Umatilla County Small Business Emergency Grant

Umatilla County Grant Committee has established the Small Business Emergency Grant for the purpose of providing one-time, short-term financial support to small businesses and sole proprietors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The funds are to serve during the gap between when Federal and State funds are expected to become available and dispersed to small businesses in late April and May. The county-wide program is being administered by Gail Nelson, Umatilla County Economic Development Coordinator. 

STATE OF OREGON  FEDERAL DISASTER DECLARATION FACT SHEET  APRIL 3, 2020

Today, April 3, 2020, President Donald J. Trump granted a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Oregon triggering the release of Federal funds to help people and communities recover from Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides that occurred February 5-9, 2020.  Details of the disaster declaration and assistance programs are as follows:

Declaration Number:                                                               FEMA-4519-DR

April 1, 2020

With the shelves cleared of toilet paper in stores, and people possibly having to resort to using alternatives like wipes, the City of Milton-Freewater would like to kindly remind you of the only items that should ever be flushed down the toilet are the THREE Ps – Pee, Poo, and (Toilet) Paper.

Just because the package says flushable doesn’t mean it’s true.  Many items marketed as disposable and/or flushable do not degrade like toilet paper, and they wind up clogging pipes, getting stuck in pumps, and cause messy sewer backups.

Press Releases 3/31/2020

The City of Milton-Freewater Spring Cleanup Event is POSTPONED

***KEEP YOUR TICKET***

DO NOT THROW IT OUT!

The protection of our employees as well as citizens from COVID-19 virus exposure is our first priority!   In order to follow social distancing protocols it is in the best interest of everyone to postpone the event at this time.

In order to serve our customers WE ASK THAT YOU KEEP YOUR TICKET, as we intend to re-schedule the event once the pandemic restrictions lift and it is safe for our employees and citizens.

Effective March 30, 2020 -

MILTON-FREEWATER CITY HALL OFFICES, PUBLIC WORKS OFFICES & LIBRARY WILL REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - CLICK ON NEWS FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO CONTACT SPECIFIC DEPARTMENTS AND HOW TO PAY UTILITIES AND OTHER FEES.

For service please read the instructions below:

To pay a utility bill:

Join our Equal Pay Plan – also known as Budget Plan.