Monte Rio Fire Chief Steve Baxman shares the current status of the Russian River, the mudslides that are occurring in the area, how long he believes main road arteries will be open as the river continues to reach crest level, and the effects this will have for people who live in the region and who need to travel to the area:
And Emergency Management Director, David Rabbitt, talks about the Emergency Operations Center being activated in light of the cresting of the Russian River, the possible flooding and road closures that could occur, the other preparations being initiated in collaboration with other agencies, and finishes by sharing memories of the last great flood in 1986: