City and county outline timeline, rules and services for Juniper Ridge temporary safe-stay area

Apr 29, 2025

Deschutes County and the City of Bend updated a joint Temporary Safe Stay Area (TSSA) plan for Juniper Ridge, describing hygiene stations, rules, security patrols, fuels mitigation and a phased closure plan culminating in a May 31 partial closure and full closure target in 2026.

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City and county officials on Thursday gave a progress update on a joint Temporary Safe Stay Area (TSSA) for people camping at Juniper Ridge and described timelines and rules meant to improve health and safety while services and wildfire mitigation continue.

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