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Heavy rain forecasted, be aware of localized flooding

The National Weather Service forecast calls for rain through the weekend and into next week. This may result in isolated flooding.

While strong winds are expected to help limit flooding, it is still possible during episodes of heavy rain. Make sure all storm drains remain clear of leaves and debris. This helps limit localized flooding.

If you are traveling on roads or streets covered with significant water, remember:

• Never walk, bike or drive through moving water. As little as 6 inches of water can sweep a vehicle off a road.

• Respect road closure signs. High water/flood barricades are in place to protect the public. Moving and driving around road-closure devices is against the law and carries a fine of $260. To report someone moving or traveling around a barricade, call the Washington County Sheriff’s Office nonemergency dispatch at 503-629-0111.

To request help or report a road hazard:

• Call 9-1-1 (life-threatening emergency)

• Call 503-629-0111 (after hours, nonemergency)

• Call 503-846-ROAD (846-7623) (during business hours)

• Submit an online service request for nonemergency road service

• Call Clean Water Services at 503-547-8100 to report flooding in urban unincorporated areas (outside of cities)

Travel safely after time change

It’s time to "fall back" this weekend and travelers should prepare for the transition.

Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday. Setting the clock back an hour leaves some feeling tired and can result in accidents and injuries. Stay alert and stay safe as you travel.

It will get darker earlier in the evening. Visibility may be impacted during commuting hours. Use headlights, bicycle lights and reflective clothing to see and be seen.

Drivers and bicyclists can prevent crashes by slowing down and increasing distance between vehicles. Don’t get behind the wheel or the handlebars if you are feeling drowsy.

Participate in the 188th Avenue and 195th Avenue online open house through Nov. 6.

We will build new sidewalk and protected pedestrian crossings as part of two projects in the Aloha area: 

• 188th Avenue from Kinnaman Road to Blanton Street 
• 195th Avenue from Keena Court to Farmington Road

Comment on the Pedestrian Crossing Improvements online open house through Nov. 6.

We plan to improve pedestrian crossings at these intersections:

• 185th Avenue and Pike Street
• Garden Home Road and 84th Avenue
• Beef Bend Road and Peachtree Drive

Comment on the updated design for the Springville Road Phase 4 Project in an online open house through Nov. 13.

We will improve Springville Road between the PCC Rock Creek Campus and Joss Avenue by:

• Adding a center turn lane
• Installing bike lanes and sidewalks
• Building a section of multiuse path
• Installing streetlights
• Replacing two culverts

Learn about upcoming right-of-way activities for the Downing Street/Butner Drive and Meadow Drive pedestrian improvement projects in an online open house through Nov. 20.

We will fill in sidewalk gaps on:

• The south side of Downing Street/Butner Road from Murray Boulevard to Meadow Drive
• The east side of Meadow Drive from Pioneer Road to Walker Road

Neighborhood meetings, required for many Washington County development applications, can be held online temporarily as per the new COVID-19 Virtual Neighborhood Meeting Supplement.

Nov. 8: Proposed daycare 

At 6 p.m. at proposed location. The site is 0.24 acre in the OC District (Office Commercial District) and is located at 10510 SW Laurel St. Contact Peter Finley Fry at 503-703-8033 or peter@finleyfry.com.

District 2; CPO 3

Learn what's going on in your area of Washington County. Attend your Community Participation Organization (CPO). CPOs are made up of community members who work together and are actively engaged in decision-making processes. Find out which  CPO you live in and learn more.