Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Emergency preparedness in Wahkiakum County: last-minute evacuation list This is part 3 of a 4-part series. By Shirley Rheault There is no doubt that being prepared for an emergency is a daunting task. It’s been proven that those who do plan ahead of a disaster do far better than those who don’t. It is definitely worth the effort. In the two previous articles I explained the essentials of how to be prepared to shelter at home, or to be Two-Weeks Ready, and how to build a basic Go-Bag if you need to evacuate. However, there is one more step in...
Basics of Building a Go-Bag Emergency Preparedness in Wahkiakum County By Shirley Rheault This is part 2 of a 4-part series Disasters can happen at any time and when it strikes it can take first responders days or possibly weeks to reach you. That's why you need to have an emergency plan. An emergency plan needs to cover what to do if you need to leave or stay where you are. Last week I went through the basic supplies to have on hand for sheltering in place. This article will cover the basics...
This is part 1 of a 4-part series. In a previous article about the possible imminent disasters that could occur in our county, the Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management Coordinator, Austin Smith stressed that we should be at least "two weeks ready" and "make a plan." After witnessing the devastation in Florida and North Carolina from the ravages of hurricane Helene we can see clearly why this is important, not only for us and our family, but also to help the emergency response...
I am writing this letter in response to last week’s presumptive letter about Senator Jeff Wilson by Garrett Radcliffe. I have never met Mr. Radcliffe, and it didn’t sound like he’s met Senator Wilson either. But I have had the pleasure of meeting Senator Wilson twice, right here in Cathlamet, in the last three months. Jeff Wilson is helping Wahkiakum County at the State level to attain forest land in the Grays River Watershed for a Community Forest via grants and State funding. Senator Wilson sees the importance of the Community Forest that wil...
