Flood Damages 145 Vehicles in Oregon Motor Pool

January 26, 2012

The Oregon State Motor Pool says 145 vehicles were damaged when floodwaters inundated its parking lot Thursday in Salem.

The Statesman Journal reports insurance adjusters are adding up the damage.

The Department of Administrative Services says the motor pool lot manager arrived about 8 a.m. Thursday and started moving vehicles, but parts of the lot were under 2 feet of water within an hour.

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  • January 26, 2012 at 7:21 pm
    Glen says:
    They must have been too busy having their 'cake and coffee'! Somebody's head should roll over this one!!
  • January 26, 2012 at 2:53 pm
    Pete G says:
    Bad things happen, but this kind of situation is entirely preventable.
  • January 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm
    Anejo says:
    It is a motor "pool"
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