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Myrtle Creek reviews flood response, reads county emergency declaration and lines up local aid
Summary
Council members thanked police, fire and staff for flood response after March 16 flooding, the City Administrator read the County Declaration of Emergency, the Chamber pledged funds for business cleanup and nonprofits offered assistance; staff indicated Urban Renewal funds could be used and scheduled a special meeting.
City public-safety leaders briefed the Myrtle Creek City Council on the city’s response to flooding that began March 16, 2025, and the council formally acknowledged the work of police, fire and city staff.
Police Chief Jonathan Brewster and Fire Chief Manie Pires presented the flood response summary (attached to the permanent file in the minutes); Mayor Matthew Hald and councilors publicly thanked first responders. City Administrator Lonnie Rainville read from the County Declaration of Emergency.
Susan Harris, president of the Myrtle Creek Tri City Area Chamber of Commerce, told council the chamber will dedicate some funds to help businesses with cleanup and said additional funds will be needed. Staci Witt commended the police department and the mayor for their evacuation response, and Teri Day of St. Vincent de Paul discussed program assistance and asked the public to spread the word that the food bank would be open to help flood victims.
Council and staff discussed possible uses of Urban Renewal funds for recovery and scheduled a special meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency to consider support. The council’s acknowledgements and the declaration reading are recorded in the minutes; staff indicated further follow-up will occur to coordinate relief and recovery resources.
