Burns dodges second wave of Oregon flooding, officials say

Burns dodges second wave of Oregon flooding, officials say

Burns avoided a second wave of flooding this week despite concerns that parts of the recently flooded eastern Oregon city could once again be swamped, officials said.

Oregon governor seeks federal relief funds for flooding recovery

Cleanup efforts are underway in Burns, Oregon after April flooding of the Silvies river. Oregon Governor Tina Kotek visited the city on Thursday, and vowed to make a request for a presidential disaster declaration to aid recovery efforts. "I'm going to do everything I can to make sure we get federal resources here for the response, because that is what the federal government does, they help out states to make sure the federal relief comes throug…

Oregon State Agencies Share Safety Tips for Cleaning up Flood Debris - Take Notes - The Ashland Chronicle-Oregon

OREGON STATE AGENCIES SHARE SAFETY TIPS FOR CLEANING UP FLOOD DEBRIS News Release from Oregon Dept. of Emerg. Management April 10th, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 10, 2025 SALEM, OR – After recent storms and flooding across Oregon, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) are sharing important safety tips for cleaning up disaster debris. Following these guidelines can help protec…