Jan. 14-15 — Unseasonably warm temperatures and heavy rain at high
elevations cause the Sandy and Salmon Rivers to rise dramatically.

Jan. 16 — At noon, Hoodland Fire District sets up emergency operations,
reporting there have been evacuations in the Hoodland area. At 3:45 p.m.
HFD reports several homes in the area as well as the Government Camp fire
station are being impacted by flooding issues. Voluntary evacuations are
taking place along the Sandy and Salmon Rivers. A sandbag station has been
established. HFD reports Lolo Pass Road is out. At 7:17 p.m. Red Cross
disaster volunteers assisting six families evacuated due to the rising Sandy
River, providing lodging and emergency needs. HFD is assisting stranded
families with a shelter at Mt. Hood Lions Club. County reports a raw sewage
spill into the Sandy River at Timberline Rim due to a forced shut down of the
pump station.

Jan. 17 — At 2:22 p.m., Zigzag River Bridge closed to all traffic due to safety
concerns. Crews are working on clearing a path through Barlow Trail to a
closed section of Lolo Pass Road.

Jan. 18 — At 4 p.m. Red Cross opens a shelter at Camp Arrah
Wanna. Mountain Express starts shuttle bus system between Barlow Trail and
Lolo Pass Road to the Hoodland Shopping Center. County Commissioners
meet to discuss signing an emergency declaration. It is reported that 75
families have been evacuated and three homes are destroyed. Sandy River
crested at 21.84 feet, flood stage is 19.3.

Jan. 19 — PGE crews begin work on restoring power. It is confirmed the
Sandy River charted a new course and Lolo Pass Road is still closed north of
Barlow Trail due to the washout. Road workers are on scene. Pump station at
Timberline Rim restored.

Jan. 20 — County declares a state of emergency for the Hoodland area. Red
Cross places an emergency response vehicle at Lolo Pass trail head, providing
meals, beverages, batteries, water and comfort kits. At 5:38 p.m. PGE
restored power along Lolo Pass Road. HFD continues to conduct welfare
checks in the area.

Jan. 21 — It is announced work will begin on a temporary road for Lolo Pass.
It is expected to take 2 to 3 weeks to complete. Rerouting of Sandy River
underway.

Jan. 25 — At 6 p.m. the portion of Lolo Pass Road that was washed away
opened to traffic. Zigzag Bridge remains closed. Bridge repairs started and will
continue for at least two weeks.

Jan 26 — Damage estimated at $4.1 million, but Hoodland area will not meet
the federal threshold for federal assistance.

Jan. 27 — County emergency declaration in place from Feb. 1 to Feb. 21.
HFD, Konell Construction and Turin & Sons praised by county. Rivers have
receded, but we are changed.