December 15, 2014

On December 15, the Washington State Joint SR 530 Landslide Commission released its final report in response to the tragic March 2014 Oso landslide that destroyed homes and roads and claimed 43 lives. Formed by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee and Snohomish County Executive John Lovick, the Commission laid out lessons learned and 17 recommendations for responding to future landslide hazards in its report.

Among its key recommendations, the report advises state and local officials to support increased landslide hazard mapping, to establish a state mobilization plan for non-fire hazards, and to convene a task force to evaluate regional and state-wide natural hazards and existing emergency response systems.

Sources: Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s website, SR 530 Landslide Commission Final Report