Florence

Located in Lane County, Florence was incorporated in 1893. It was named after a lumber ship that wrecked in 1875. A popular tourist spot, Old Town Florence offers restaurants and gift shops overlooking the harbor. Retirees, too, have discovered Florence and have moved here en masse, helping boost the communityâ's average age to 55. Just outside their doors are vast, uncrowded beaches and the community is located on the northern edge of the geologically unique Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.

The Florence area attracts its share of rain, averaging approximately 70 inches of rain per year. The average annual temperature is about 52 degrees, with the coldest month being January. July, August and September claim the most sun.

Government
Florence City Hall 997-3437
250 Highway 101

Law enforcement
911 for emergencies
Florence Police Department 997-3515

Fire & emergency services
911 for emergencies
Siuslaw Valley Fire Department 997-3212
2625 U.S. Highway 101

River Cities Taxi 997-8520
Western Lane Ambulance District 997-9614

Medical
Peace Harbor Hospital 997-8412
400 Ninth St.

Florence Clinic 997-7134

Electricity
Central Lincoln Peopleâ's Utility District 997-3414

Water and sewer
City Hall 997-3436

Garbage, recycling
County Transfer & Recycling 997-8233
Central Coast Disposal 902-7554

Telephone and Cable services
Quest US West
Residential service (800) 244-1111
Business service (800) 603-6000
Charter Communications (866) 731-5420
1234 Rhododendron Drive

Veterinary clinics
Oceanside Veterinary Hospital 997-2114
1739 W. 22nd St.

Newspapers
The Siuslaw News 997-3441
148 Maple St.

The World (541) 269-1222
P.O. Box 1840
350 Commercial Ave., Coos Bay