March 20, 2025 4:10 a.m.

Douglas County staff continue to be in response mode, following the flooding event that hit the county on Sunday.

A county release said with more precipitation forecast, crews continue to address new slides and downed trees, as well as working on road repair and debris cleanup.

County Commissioners and Douglas County Emergency Management Department have teamed up with the Oregon Department of Emergency Management to provide resources and information to local residents via the 211 Info Line: https://www.211info.org/. It is a free 24-hour line that assists communities by helping people identify, navigate and connect with the local resources they need.

Commissioners have worked with the County Solid Waste Department to create and immediately institute an emergency action plan for flood related wood waste debris and related refuse. Flood wood waste debris is being accepted at all county transfer sites at no charge. It should be clear of excessive mud or other refuse debris.

A Flood Damage Voucher Request Form for the recent flood is available on the Solid Waste Department website: https://douglascountyor.gov/396/Solid-Waste. Residents will need to complete the fillable form and email it or drop it off at the Solid Waste Department for immediate review and an approval signature. Residents must present a printed or digital copy to the transfer site or scale attendant at the time of disposal.

Transfer sites in Glide, Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale and Yoncalla are now open Wednesdays through Sundays to help residents dispose of storm debris. Other sites remain open on their normal schedule.

More March 2025 Flood Event Information is available on the county website: https://douglascountyor.gov/