March 17, 2025 6:00 p.m. 

Effective Sunday afternoon, City of Sutherlin City Manager Jerry Gillham, with the concurrence of Mayor Michelle Sumner, declared a State of Emergency.

A city release said this was in response to significant rainfall that resulted in neighborhoods being evacuated and barriers and sandbags being strategically placed to preserve downtown businesses along with public works crews clearing stormwater systems.

The City of Sutherlin Emergency Operations Center is planning, executing and monitoring response efforts throughout the community and coordinating with Douglas County Commissioners on any additional assets and personnel that may be needed throughout the duration of this emergency circumstance.