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Officials flag debris, asbestos concerns in Libby Creek after levee failure
Summary
County officials said a levee on port property failed and backfilled material containing asbestos washed toward the railroad and creek; DEQ is engaged and debris monitors will produce drone reports to support cleanup and permitting.
County officials described a levee failure on port property that exposed backfilled material and said flags indicated possible asbestos‑containing material among the flood deposits. "I seen a bunch of flags out there," the county official said while noting DEQ was investigating the site and coordinating follow‑up.
Officials said drone surveys and debris‑mitigation monitors will catalog trees, scrap metal, concrete, asphalt and any contaminated material so agencies can determine removal priorities and permitting requirements. The county emphasized that some debris will require special handling and that removal actions must comply with state and federal environmental rules and DEQ direction.
Attendees said the landfill has accepted some debris but that capacity limits and air‑quality rules constrain options such as open burning; the county is trying to balance emergency removal with regulatory compliance while preparing FEMA reimbursement documentation.
