Umatilla County Emergency Manager Sage DeLong talks about damage the county sustained from last weekend's flood caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt - he shares what areas were hit the hardest. He also talks about how the recent high-water event affects the long-term drought status declared earlier this month. Additionally, he talks about how the current drought status changes his office's preparation and staffing for the upcoming wildfire season. DeLong also talks about updates to Umatilla County's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Umatilla County Emergency Manager Sage DeLong talks about damage the county sustained from last weekend's flood caused by recent rainfall and snowmelt - he shares what areas were hit the hardest. He also talks about how the recent high-water event affects the long-term drought status declared earlier this month. Additionally, he talks about how the current drought status changes his office's preparation and staffing for the upcoming wildfire season. DeLong also talks about updates to Umatilla County's Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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