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More Flooding Meetings Announced

by Liz Warren

Good afternoon,

MEETINGS -- The Interagency Flood Response Group that we’ve pulled together – including Clackamas County, Department of State Lands, US Army Corps of Engineers and the National Marine Fisheries Service  – met with residents from Zig Zag Village last week.  Now we are working on scheduling similar meetings with groups from two more areas – Autumn Lane/Lolo Pass and Timberline Rim – during the week of Feb. 28.

We have sent letters to people in both those areas – if you are in one of the areas and have not yet received a letter, please let us know.

PERMITS -- Please remember – for your sake and the sake of your neighbors and community -- permits are required for work on structures, on the riverbank or in the river, and no blanket permits have been issued.  Work done without permits is subject to fines and/or required to be undone.

We appreciate the cooperation we’ve received so far.  If you have questions, the key contacts continue to be Steve Hanschka ([email protected] or 503.742.4512) or Rebecca Ceniga ([email protected] or 503.742.4505) in Clackamas County Land Use & Zoning.

Zig Zag Bridge Update

by Liz Warren

Good news for local residents who wish to use the Zig Zag bridge to LoLo Pass Road. Here is an update on the Zig Zag Bridge reapair from the county:

Good afternoon,

We’re making good progress on the Zig Zag Bridge – thanks to the continuing supreme efforts of our local contractors, Konell Construction & Demolition – and expect to be able to begin a limited opening of the bridge to traffic beginning at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15

Here’s the plan for the limited opening:

 OPEN TO REGULAR TRAFFIC

o       Beginning Tuesday, Feb. 15, one lane will be open to regular traffic from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. weeknights, when workers are not present. 

o       The bridge will be open to regular traffic all day on Saturday and Sunday when workers are not present.

  • CLOSED TO REGULAR TRAFFIC -- The bridge will continue to be closed to regular traffic weekdays (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) when work is taking place on the bridge.
  • AVAILABLE FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES ONLY -- Beginning Wednesday, Feb. 16, one lane will be available 24 hours a day for emergency vehicles only.

Thank you for your continued patience and support as we take the time to try to make lasting repairs.

 

Ellen Rogalin

Community Relations Specialist

Department of Transportation and Development

Development Services Building

150 Beavercreek Rd., Oregon City, OR  97045

503.742.4274

Zig Zag Bridge Repairs

by Liz Warren

During the recent flooding the Zig Zag bridge was declared unstable and shut down. Here is the county update.

Flood Insurance for Mt. Hood Area 25% Discount

by Liz Warren

Did you know that unincorporated areas of Clackamas County receive a 25% discount for flood insurance according to Clackamas County. Own a property in Welches, Brightwood, or RhododendronDownload the press release.

Sandy River Flooding 2011 Video

by Liz Warren

Here is a video on the Sandy River Flooding a friend sent by Tyler Malay and Alexandra Erickson

watch it here

Clackamas County Sandy River Flooding Update for Mt. Hood

by Liz Warren

Here is the latest info from Clackamas County concerning the Sandy River flood and the LoLo Pass Road that needs to be rebuilt:

Clackamas County Sandy River Flooding update

Clackamas County Informational Meeting on Welches Flooding

by Liz Warren

Clackamas County to hold Saturday informational meeting on Welches flooding

   Clackamas County officials will hold an informational meeting Saturday morning to provide information and to answer questions about this week's flooding along the Sandy River that destroyed East Lolo Pass Road, damaged homes, and stranded 150 to 250 residents.
   The meeting is 9:30 a.m. at Welches Elementary School, 24901 E. Salmon River Road. The school is behind the Hoodland Fire District headquarters off U.S. 26.
   Commissioner Jim Bernard and officials from the county's roads, emergency management, and public and governmental affairs departments will attend.

   The meeting is open to the public. It is scheduled to take place prior to the scheduled Villages at Mt. Hood Town Hall meeting. 

Mt. Hood Flooding Fire Department Press Release

by Liz Warren

Press Release

Hoodland Fire

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

January 20, 2011

5:00 pm

 Welches, Oregon - As Portland General Electric has restored electricity this afternoon, the Hoodland Fire District is concerned for fire safety.  We are hopeful that homeowners have shut of their main circuit breakers and appliances to prevent unwanted fires.  We are asking people to watch for smoke or fire coming from houses and report to fire department personnel above the washout.  At this time the Hoodland Fire District has limited fire suppression capabilities in the affected area.  The location of the temporary fire and medical reporting point is located on Lolo Pass Road near Briarwood Road; please look for the driveway marked by two large construction barrels.

Welfare checks that are happening are done by Hoodland Fire Personnel; they will be wearing official fire district apparel to include hats, jackets, sweatshirts, t-shirts, vests etc.  If you have someone not affiliated with the fire district or sheriff's office, please report that the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office.

The Red Cross will have their catering truck with hot meals available until 7:00 pm today.  The Red Cross will determine if there is a need for tomorrow later on today.  The shelter at Camp Arrah Wanna will be closing down tonight at 6:00.

The shuttle system is still available, the senior center bus is on approximately 1 hour schedule going from the Barlow Trail Road/Lolo Pass junction to Brightwood, Camp Arrah Wanna, Welches shopping center and Rhododendron.  This maybe augmented by the fire district van on an as needed basis.  Mountain Express is still operating on their schedule as follows:

Barlow Trail & Lodge Lane

Barlow Trail & Lolo Pass

6:11 am

6:15 am

11:47 am

11:52 am

6:42 pm

6:47 pm

Respectfully Submitted,

  

Scott C. Kline

Public Information Officer

Hoodland Fire

State of Emergency Declared in Welches and Zig Zag

by Liz Warren

A state of emergency has been declared for Zig Zag and Welches due to the flooding over the weekend that has left hundreds without power, water, phone and electricity plus a way out from the flooding of the Sandy River. LoLo Pass Road has been taken out for about a half mile due to a change of course by the river. Residents may be out of power for three to six weeks. A hand cut trail for two miles has been cut through neighboring properties for access now that LoLo Pass Road has been taken out for around a half mile. It looks like an earthquake area as the road buckled and river debris flowed through the area just above the Barlow Trail intersection.

The Red Cross has opened a shelter for families affected by the flooding at Camp Arrah-Wanna, 24075 E. Arrah Wanna Boulevard in Welches. The fire department and volunteers are checking on people in more isolated areas.

The bridge that crosses the Zig Zag River close to Hiway 26 to access LoLo Pass is currently closed and is getting assessed for stability. Not only the amount of water flow but the large trees that went down the river caused a great deal of erosion. All local bridges are getting checked out for damage assessment from the barrage of large trees that rambled the structures for days as the rivers roared through the area.

Here is the latest news on the emergency declaration for Zig Zag and Welches.

The total amount of destruction is yet to be completely assessed. At last count I believe four homes have been taken down the river. Three on the Sandy and one on the Zig Zag from a log jam across the Zig Zag River behind the local Skyway Restaurant near Rhododendron. Other homes are threatened by bank erosion and log jams on the rivers.

More details are to follow as they become available.

Mt. Hood Area Flooding Update

by Liz Warren

As I listen to the rain failing this morning I'm thinking, will it stop?

Here is a more comprehensive update on the flooding locally in Rhododendron, Welches, and Brightwood areas.

Info from Oregonlive.

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Merit Properties Group - Keller Williams Realty PDX Central
Box 131
Welches OR 97067
Direct: 503-705-3090