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Volume XXVIII Number 12
June 5, 2020
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Boardman rallies together after the May 30th wind storm If you were in Boardman Saturday, May 30th, you will always remember the big winds that tore through the community. The National Weather Services recorded wind speeds of more than 70 mph. Homes were crushed by falling trees, cars, recreational vehicles, fences, nothing was spared. Hundreds of trees were destroyed and the debris will take weeks to clean up, even with all the volunteers who stepped up to help. The storm displaced 132 people who are now staying in motels and working with the Red Cross. Boardman Mayor Sandy Toms has been assigned to work with Red Cross food services. Meals are being prepared at Boardman Senior
The BBQ area at the Irrigon Marina Park was completely destroyed by the storm. The park lost quite a few trees and the storm did a lot of damage. Photo by Dave Cooley, Irrigon
Volunteers helped clear a tree off a car in Boardman. Center and delivered to those in need. Donations of food, water or necessities can be dropped off at Boardman Senior Center. There is also a GOFUNDME account “Boardman Community Relief Fund Windstorm May 30” This is run through Banner Bank and funds will be distributed by decision of the formation committee. You can find it
Photo by Shelby Pearcy
by searching on FaceBook. An amazing fact is that out of all the destruction that occurred, there were no serious injuries or death, only a couple of minor mishaps. Police Chief Rick Stokoe and Fire Chief Michael Hughes are the Command Center for this crisis, in charge of food housing, cleanup and anything else related. Marcie Rodelo is
Translator, working on-site to engage with residents who are Spanish speaking. Wilson Road Trailer Park took the biggest hit; out of 78 homes, 2 were damaged, 10 were completely destroyed. The Park still has no power or water (as of Monday, June 1st), and Umatilla Electric is working to restore power, but debris must be removed first. Portable restrooms are available onsite for those who stayed at their home and meals and water are being delivered there. The Port also designated a site near Coyote Springs Co-Gen Plant on Industrial Way for all debris to be piled. This is open to everyone with storm debris. Boardman Community Development Association donated two pallets of bottled water, which the Port of Morrow delivered to Wilson Road Trailer Park. “During all the turmoil, it’s wonderful to see how we’ve come together,” said Chief Rick Stokoe. The crews from the Port of Morrow, City of Boardman, Morrow County, local businesses and our volunteers” A big THANK YOU to everybody who posted their photos of the storm on the North Morrow Times FaceBook page!
Potato storage shed across the street from the soccer field in Boardman lost the roof and portions of the side walls. Photo by Heather Baumgartner
Zack Irons helping out at the Wilson RV park; there were many downed trees and damage to several homes. Rick Weiss said “By 1:00 pm May 31 most all of the debris and fallen trees were cut and cleared. What an amazing job by the many volunteers who worked late into the night and the next day” Photo by Donna Irons