On this blog and in my testimony to the USA EPA regarding CO2 emissions it was stated one of the consequences of the climate crisis will be severe rainfall. In the newspapers of the time, it was reported there would be high levels of rain to any area and showed a person or child running through the ran or up stairs from a subway with an umbrella. Considering the degree severe rainfall is occurring, it was sadly understated.

February 8, 2020
By Donald Orr

In this Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020, photo, Chantel Fuller watches as water floods her home in Thorn Hollow outside of Adams, Ore. Fuller's husband was involved in a rescue attempt that left him and three others stranded in the home as water from the Umatilla River rose around them Thursday evening, and were rescued by helicopter.

Residents in northeastern Umatilla County (click here) and parts of the Umatilla Indian Reservation that have been hit by major floodwaters are being urged to evacuate.

In a statement released late Friday night, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office said county residents are advised to assess their resources and determine whether they are able to shelter in place for several weeks.

According to the evacuation notice from the UCSO, people should act fast.

“You are advised to LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Gather any belonging and make efforts to protect your home. If you stay, emergency services may not be available to assist you further,” the statement reads.

Rescue crews will be on the ground and in the air by helicopter Saturday to attempt to make contact with residents. Officials said this will be the last evacuation notice residents will receive.

“Today’s priority is search and rescue, trying to get out to those areas that are cut off. [I]f they’re able to shelter in place for several weeks they’re welcome to stay, but we’re really encouraging people to evacuate,” said Kevin Jeffries with the Oregon Office of Emergency Management....