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Mt. Hood Flooding Fire Department Press Release

Thursday, January 20, 2011
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

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State of Emergency Declared in Welches and Zig Zag

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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.

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Mt. Hood Area Flooding Update

Tuesday, January 18, 2011
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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Mt. Hood Flooding

Monday, January 17, 2011
by Liz Warren

What does eight and a half inches of rain at Timberline do to our area rivers?Chaos was unleashed throughout the area. The Zig Zag River, the Sandy and the Salmon were all raging over the past couple of days. Over 200 people were evacuated up Lo Lo Pass Road. Power, telephone lines, and cell service are out mostly in the Lo Lo Pass area as the powers of the rivers unleashed their fury.

Here is a newsclip from KPTVshowing how LoLo Pass Road in Rhododendron was wiped out. It's difficult to say how long it will take to rebuild these roads and fix the access.

Two homes were washed away in the flooding. One was called Gertrude's Vintage Cabin along LoLo Pass Road on the Sandy River and built in the 30's or 40's and survived the 1964,1996 and 2006 floods!

The second was a forest service cabin on the Zig Zag River behind the Skyway Restaurant area on Road 3 Lot 7. A log jam event caused major bank erosion in this area and completely took this cabin down the river. The next downriver cabin is also in eminent danger of major erosion and destruction. I spoke with the owner of the cabin while he was assessing the damage. The cabin has been there since the 20s but the river has changed course over the years.

Once the waters recede it will be interesting to see just how much damage has been caused by these recent events.

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Mt. Hood Winter Recreational Hike with Bruno

Sunday, January 9, 2011
by Liz Warren

There's  a new and very popular event up at Timberline Lodge near Government Camp this winter for people who don't ski or snowboard. That event is offered by the Forest Service and it's a walk with Bruno, the Saint Bernard that is the mascot for Timberline Lodge! These walks are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at Timberline. It's a stroll through the outdoors with an informative guide teaching history and ecology plus Bruno. Details may be found in this article from the Oregonian. Special tours can be arranged also. To schedule a visit, call the Zigzag station at 503-622-2033.

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SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN

Sunday, December 26, 2010
by Liz Warren

It's starting at the 1400 elevation and it looks like a big one. Riders and skiers, this is going to be a good one!

Here is a handy link to current conditions at our three local ski areas:

Mt. Hood Meadows

Timberline

Ski Bowl

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Highway 26 Open House Project

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
by Liz Warren

If you've ever been stuck in a traffic jam during holiday times on the mountain, you might want to attend this open house meeting to discuss Highway 26 road improvements above Rhododendron.

 Here are details on the plans.

Meeting info is below.

Highway 26 meeting

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Mt. Hood National Forest Cabin Fee Update

Sunday, November 28, 2010
by Liz Warren

Mt. Hood Lease Fee Update

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Mt. Hood National Forest Tree Cutting Permits On Sale

Monday, November 22, 2010
by Liz Warren

It's that time of the year. Snow is falling in Welches and Christmas tree cutting permits for the Mt. Hood National Forest are available for $5.00. This is a great way to go out to enjoy the forest with family and friends. Up to five permits are available per household! Be sure to bring the hot chocolate and your saw. Permits may be purchased at Mt. Hood area Ranger Stations plus some local vendors:

Christmas tree permits sold at these locations:

  • Mt Hood National Forest Headquarters, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR (SE 362 and HWY 26) 503-668-1700 Monday thru Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM (closed 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch)

  • Barlow Ranger District, Dufur Ranger Station, 780 Court Street, Dufur, OR (15 miles south of The Dalles) 541-467-2291 Monday thru Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM.

  • Clackamas River Ranger District, 595 NW Industrial Way, Estacada, OR. (off HWY 224) 503-630-6861 Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch). Saturdays, Nov 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Sundays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

  • Hood River Ranger District, 6780 HWY 35, Mt. Hood-Parkdale, OR. 541-352-6002 Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM thru 4:30 PM, Saturdays, Nov 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (not open Sundays)

  • Zigzag Ranger District, 70220 E. HWY 26, Zig Zag, OR. 503-622-3191. Monday thru Friday 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from Noon to 1:00 for lunch). Saturdays, November 27, December 4, 11 and 18 from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM (closed from Noon to 1:00 for lunch) Sundays, December 5, 12 and 19 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

  • Tygh Valley General Store, TV Road, Tygh Valley, OR 541-483-2324 Open Monday thru Friday 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

  • Kramers Market, Main Street, Dufur, OR. 541-467-2455 Open Monday thru Thursday 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

  • The Feed Shack, 2315 E. 2nd, The Dalles, OR 541-298-4937 Open Monday thru Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

  • Estacada Tackle Shop, 210 SE Hwy 224, Estacada, OR 97022 503-630-7424 Open Monday thru Saturday 6:00AM to 10:00PM and Sunday 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM

  • Hoodland Thriftway, 68280 E Hwy 26, Welches, OR 503-622-3244 Open 7 days a week 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day the store closes earlier.

 

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Mt. Hood Auction for Welches School

Monday, November 8, 2010
by Liz Warren

This Saturday, November 13th is the Welches School Auction at the Mt. Hood Village Resort in Welches. This is a free event and the Silent Auctoin is from 5 to 7 pm. The dinner is from 6 to 8 pm and the LIVE AUCTION is at 7 PM.

The dinner is $10.00 and will be Asian Cuisine: Featuring Chicken, Yakisoba Noodles, Stir Fry Veggies, Fried Rice and Egg Rolls.

This auction helps benefit the Welches School kids and auction items include weekend getaways, local artist works, lift tickets and many local services.

 

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