COLVILLE
NWTEMC Situation Report
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
For
LUMMI
MAKAH
Jan 6-??? Flooding Event
MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
Prepared 1.9.08 0900 hrs, by
SAMISH
Glenn B. Coil Emergency Mgmt. coordinator, NWTEMC
SAUK-SUIATTLE
SHOALWATER
BAY
SILETZ
SNOQUALMIE
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Major flooding had ceased, but many areas remain flooded with standing water and
many roads remain closed due to flooding, washouts and landslides. I-5 and I-90
expected to reopen today.
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NWTEMC’s website is back up
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NWTEMC will continue to monitor conditions today and ask for Reports from
Tribes. We will look to de-activate the EOC at 18:00
SPOKANE
STILLAGUMISH
SWINOMISH
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
YAKAMA
Snoqualmie Valley
Looking NE from
Hospital Annex Bldg.
Taken 1.8.09 ~1600 hrs
NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
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COLVILLE
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
LUMMI
MAKAH
MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
SAMISH
SAUK-SUIATTLE
SHOALWATER
BAY
River Reports
River Report: from NWS http://ahps2.wrh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=sew
Major Flooding
Moderate
Flooding
Minor Flooding
Near Flood Stage
No Flooding
Observation More
Than 24 Hours
Old
Out of Service
SILETZ
SNOQUALMIE
SPOKANE
STILLAGUMISH
SWINOMISH
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
YAKAMA
NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
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COLVILLE
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
The following is a list of reports received from Tribes from around the State. Will be
updated as we receive more. Thanks to all who have sent reports.
LUMMI
MAKAH
MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
Tribal Reports
1.9.2009 Friday
no reports as of 0930
SAMISH
SAUK-SUIATTLE
SHOALWATER
BAY
SILETZ
SNOQUALMIE
SPOKANE
STILLAGUMISH
1.8.2009 Thursday
23:30 Glenn & Lynda, NWTEMC:
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SWINOMISH
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
YAKAMA
15:45: Fuzzy, Snoqualmie:
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NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
Surveyed flooding, damage in Snohomish/Snoqualmie valley area
Made radio contact with Tulalip RACES via ham radio for status check
Checked on Snoqualmie Tribal members
Checked Roads and Tribal facilities for flood damage
Met with Fuzzy at Snoqualmie EOC. Power and Server back online, EOC
deactivated, Upper Valley Tribal offices open Friday
Just got back on line after flooding. Standing water last night 2-5’ deep in the City
and no power.
Still no power but limping along with e-mail.
Server still down
17:35: Arlen, Yakama:
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01/06/09 Strong winds came through and melted approximately 5 inches of the 14
inches of snow in the forested areas above the inhabited area of the Yakama
Reservation (Yakima Valley). No Major flooding was reported at that time. My
power went out approximately 10:00 p.m. and eventually came back on by 02:00
a.m. To date there hasn't been any reports of damage.
01/08/09 Minor flooding along the Yakima River. All roads and bridges, including
Highway 97 remains open. The Yakima River is expected to crest and recede by
10:00 p.m. tonight.
Yakama Police Department is designated to be the primary contact for flood
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reporting or request for assistance.
COLVILLE
Yakama Tribal PD: (509) 865.2933
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
Based on the activation of the Yakama Nation's flood plan, notices have been sent
out in regards to the possible flooding that may occur. Our Fire Management/Flood
Response Team will maintain Incident Command to include filling and deliverance
of sand bags to protect homes and property. We also have the Human Resources
program which will maintain shelters available for individuals that have been
evacuated from thier homes or require assistance. Any media request will be
referred to the Media Committee.
LUMMI
MAKAH
MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
SAMISH
SAUK-SUIATTLE
SHOALWATER
BAY
17:18: Shanon, Muckleshoot
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SILETZ
as of 4:45pm we have deactivated our EOC. We are all fine, waters have gone
down
SNOQUALMIE
SPOKANE
STILLAGUMISH
SWINOMISH
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
17:03: Joe H, Tulalip:
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Good to hear you on the radio today! Here's a windshield sitrep of the Tulalip
Reservation on 8 JAN 2009:
YAKAMA
NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
I drove from 64th NW and Marine DR up to Kyak RD and saw a bit of water on the
road from melting snow run-off. There was some evidence of fallen trees on the
road that had been cleared. From Kyak RD over Firetrail all seemed clear to
Meridian when the gullies were starting to overflow some driveways (also from
melting snow.) Driving down 27th NE on the back side of the casino I saw a few
pond in the fields, the largest was just west of bingo but none seemed to present a
hazard. Continuing west on Marine DR from 27th the house at 1511 Marine DR NE
had it's yard flooded and there was running water over the driveway (I later learned
from Scott that this happens often at that site.) The PUD substation just east of that
spot had minor flooding of it's yard and driveway but did not seem to present a
hazard to the equipment. PUD was on site.
I talked to Ms James at the OEM and she reported no major issues that she was
aware of. The Tulalip ARC did discuss possible need of sandbags but it was
determined that none were needed at this time.
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Let me know if you need further.
COLVILLE
-Joe Hamelin w7com
Tulalip, WA
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
LUMMI
MAKAH
MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
11:38: Marie Riebe, Hoh Tribe
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we have sand bags in place, we survived high tide
9:50: Dr. Tucker, Samish:
SAMISH
SAUK-SUIATTLE
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SHOALWATER
BAY
SILETZ
SNOQUALMIE
SPOKANE
9:37: Phil Lower Elwha:
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STILLAGUMISH
SWINOMISH
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
YAKAMA
NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
Samish properties are mostly high and dry except for my office building which is
now affected by diesel oil fumes from an old buried tank which has failed due to the
heavy ground saturation around my building only.
Responded to the Elwha in response to concern expressed by Tribal Police.
Visited Clallam County EOC to obtain update and contact information.
Opened up ElwhaEOC at 12:30am. Ensured portable generator started.
Brought cots and blankets from storage at bunker to the Tribal Center.
Contacted CERT and placed them on standby.
Observed river conditions. Briefed by Elwha Police. Contacted Dam Operator and
received information.
Observed gage level at McDonald Bridge at NOAA web site.
Determined no evacuations necessary at this time.
Ensured Dam Operator, PENCOM, County EOC and Police have my and all
appropriate phone numbers.
Left CERT on standby.
9:19, Paul B. Upper Skagit:
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We closed tribe operations at 10:30 am yesterday and for the day today. This is
due to the main and (only road) onto the reservation being flooded and impassable
for standard size vehicles. Trucks etc. can get through. The water seems to be
subsiding since the rain stopping, but we will keep an eye on the situation.
7:58: Carol, Makah:
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well our Hwy.'s are passable with regard to the flooding river; however I got
word from the county emd that there is a slide at mp 3.9 that will take around
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4 hours to clear as of 0715. We are doing well out here, dare I say..... will
give you an update after our eoc staffing this am
COLVILLE
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
LUMMI
MAKAH
7:50: Del, Colville Tribes:
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MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
Thawing has some effect we are relocating snow pile we have gotten 3 feet
of snow so pile are rather large. No Flooding problems so far. We have cold
weather at night causing black ice .
1.7.2009, Wednesday
SAMISH
SAUK-SUIATTLE
SHOALWATER
BAY
23.56: Shanon, Muckleshoot:
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We are sandbagging and waiting for the white river in the morning. Helping
families with houses that are flooding.
SILETZ
SNOQUALMIE
SPOKANE
23:55: Phil, Lower Elwha:
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STILLAGUMISH
SWINOMISH
I just got a call from our Tribal Police. We are going to put our CERT
members on stand-by...we have potential evacuations and may need to
setup a temporary shelter in the Tribal Center. I am going in to monitor the
situation with our Police.
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
YAKAMA
NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
22.31: Shanon, Muckleshoot:
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Muckleshoot is activated as of 6pm. We are just making sure our
community is safe, and checking on houses that are being flooded by our
small creeks that turned into mini rivers.
22:02: Phil, Lower Elwha:
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The Elwha is ok for now. Other areas and other Tribes in Clallam
County...not so well. I send you the Sitrep from our County EM
22:02, Quileute Tribe:
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The Quileute tribe at LaPush has requested sandbags to deal with some
localized flooding. County crews have the bags and are attempting to get
them delivered. (From Clallam Co. DEM SitRep)
18:11: Mike Iyall, Cowlitz:
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COLVILLE
LOWER ELWHA
KLALLAM
LUMMI
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17:21: Vince, Makah:
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MAKAH
MUCKLESHOOT
NOOKSACK
SAMISH
SAUK-SUIATTLE
SHOALWATER
BAY
SILETZ
SNOQUALMIE
SPOKANE
STILLAGUMISH
We are waiting out the storm. We have advised all that we can to be aware.
Highway 112 is closed from our cemetery to east to Clallam Bay, was open
for big vehicles for two hours only due to high rivers the Hoko and the Pyst.
Highway 101 is closed leaving Neah Bay isolated. If someone gets ill they
will need to be flow out if needed and Makah EOC has been activated. 360640-1354
17:17: Glenn Yorks, Nooksack:
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We declared emergency at 9am. Isolated communities and flooded
roads/communities. More to follow.
15:00: Snoqualmie Tribe:
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Major flooding in Snoqualmie Valley. Communities isolated. Some Tribal
members evacuated. Other have received sandbags to shelter in place.
Power is out so no e-mails can be received/sent
SWINOMISH
TULALIP
UPPER SKAGIT
YAKAMA
NWTEMC
Box 1860
Snoqualmie WA
98065
Ph: 425.508.3967
nwtemc.org
info@nwtemc.org
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