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Two homes have been evacuated on Applegate Terrace and the rest of the street is on a “Level 1 – Be Ready” notice due to landslide activity.
Emergency personnel were alerted by one of the residents when they observed signs of the hillside behind their home shifting. Crews responded to the scene immediately, including Clackamas Fire, Clackamas County Disaster Services, Clackamas County Health Housing and Human Services, Oregon City Public Works and Oregon City Police who sent their drone up to help inspect the area.
An inspection of the hillside by Central Geotechnical Services initially showed that slide activity was limited to the residence of the initial reporting party, and one home immediately to its right. A more in-depth inspection of the hillside will happen Sunday morning, as nightfall hampered efforts for additional inspections.
Crews with Oregon City Public Works’ Wastewater and Water divisions inspected water and sewer lines further down the hill for any signs of damage. No issues were observed by crews, and all signs point to no landslide activity that far from the initial site.
Source: City of Oregon City
The City will issue additional updates if necessary as further inspections proceed.
