What makes Clackamas County different
- Both ice storms. Clackamas County was included in the federal disaster declarations for the February 2021 storms (FEMA) and the January 2024 storms (Oregon OEM).
- The Riverside Fire. In September 2020 it burned about 138,700 acres in the Clackamas River country (USGS BAER). Communities well outside the fire dealt with ash and smoke residue.
- The Clackamas River. In the February 1996 flood it ran 7 feet above flood stage (USGS).
- A mix of homes. The county's median home was built in 1985, and about 16% were built before 1960 (U.S. Census ACS), from older houses in Milwaukie and Oregon City to newer subdivisions in Happy Valley and Wilsonville.
Smoke and ash cleanup
For ash indoors: wear an N95, mist surfaces before wiping, use a HEPA vacuum, and never use a leaf blower (Oregon DEQ/OHA, EPA). Heavy residue or lasting odor is a job for a crew. See the fire and smoke guide.
What we line up crews for in Clackamas County
- Water damage: extraction, drying and moisture documentation
- Burst and frozen pipes
- Fire, smoke and wildfire ash cleanup
- Sewage backup cleanup
Areas we cover
- Oregon City
- Lake Oswego
- West Linn
- Milwaukie
- Wilsonville
- Happy Valley
- Clackamas
- Canby
Clackamas County questions
Do you cover Wilsonville, Canby and Happy Valley?
Yes, along with Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Milwaukie and Clackamas.
Ash got into my house from a wildfire. Is it safe to clean myself?
Light ash on hard surfaces, usually yes, with an N95 and wet methods (Oregon DEQ/OHA). Ash in ducts, carpet or upholstery, or a smell that won't go away, is when to call a crew.