Washington Severe Winter Storm, Landslides, Mudslides, and Flooding (DR-1817)
Photo date: February 17, 2009
Photographer: FEMA / Adam Dubrowa
Photo location: Morton WA
Categories: Mitigation, Public Assistance, Mudslide/Landslide, Severe Storm
Washington State DOT crews dress this cliff side along SR 12 with chain mesh to mitigate falling rocks. The "wrapping" process is conducted after landslide events to mitigate falling rocks of the slope in preparation for the spring rains. Adam DuBrowa/FEMA
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