Whatcom discusses post-flood repairs, housing needs and new forecasting measures
Aug. 21—Housing remains one of the most pressing concerns for Whatcom County residents affected by Nooksack River flooding in 2020 and 2021, according to a recent progress report on recovery efforts.
Other uncertainties include decisions about how and where to rebuild — and whether to rebuild at all in some places — were the focus of a presentation from the Whatcom County Department of Public Works and the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management to the County Council in a July 26 committee session.
Topics also included road repairs, how to manage the river, and how to better predict when to expect flooding.
State aid for temporary housing has ended and 48 families still need housing, said Kyle Christensen, who is the county's recovery manager.
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