March 22, 2025 10:00 a.m.
Douglas County continues to recover following the flooding event on Sunday.
A county release said county staff and local private contractors continue to work on shoring up mudslides, repairing and cleaning up roads, repairing utilities, assessing and estimating damage and more.
Several county parks were impacted by the recent storm. Parks Department staff said a few key boat ramps are closed due to flood damage. Those include boat ramps at Yellow Creek Recreation Area, Scott Creek and Scottsburg County parks.
On Friday, Douglas County Emergency Management staff, alongside more than 40 volunteers from local agencies participated in a training session and then headed out in teams to conduct a rapid street-level damage assessment survey all across the county. The survey is part of the ongoing assessment of the March 16th storm that will be used to apply for state and possibly federal assistance.
The American Red Cross temporary emergency shelter at the fairgrounds will remain open through Monday. Shelter status will be evaluated on Monday for need. Shelter staff can help with meals, basic supplies and connect residents with additional recovery resources.
The Red Cross is distributing free cleanup kits for affected households. These kits include items like gloves, masks, mops, buckets and cleaning supplies. For availability and pickup contact the Red Cross – SW Oregon Chapter at 541-344-5244.
Team Rubicon is a volunteer-based organization that assists with cleanup after disasters. A minimum number of residents in the same area must request help before they can deploy resources. For more information, go to: www.teamrubicon.org
Businesses affected by flooding should document all losses and damage. Recovery resources may be available through the Small Business Administration or local economic development agencies. Contact Business Oregon at: https://www.oregon.gov/biz/pages/default.aspx
For complete information, check out the Douglas County March 2025 Flood Event Information page on the county website at: https://douglascountyor.gov/