They are currently organizing a cleanup effort in the Sumas area to haul away debris this weekend.
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Gusty winds and rain are expected to linger through Tuesday.
Trains resume rolling through Sumas after rail lines were damaged during mid-November flood disaster
Trains resume rolling through Sumas after rail lines were damaged during mid-November flood disaster
Repair work included righting 15 tipped-over rail cars and hauling in more than 10,000 tons of rock.
Millions have been allocated toward planning, repair, reconstruction, buying at-risk properties and raising Slater Road.
The mid-November flooding disaster "displaced an estimated 500 people in Whatcom County, led to the evacuation of over 14,000 people in B.C., and resulted in billions of dollars in damage across B.C."
More permanent road repairs are expected within two years.
An atmospheric river arrived yesterday bringing forecast heavy rains, and the amounts varied across western Washington.
The Nooksack River level is expected to crest near or within the “Action Stage” at Saxon and Cedarville and into minor flood stage in Ferndale.
Reported technical difficulties may be to blame but some are not buying that explanation.