Preparation for Renewal

The eruption destroyed more than trees. All of the roads, highways, trails, railways, drainage systems and bridges in the blast zone were damaged. These had to be repaired quickly. Transportation routes were essential for rescue, salvage and recovery operations.

Volcanic ash and mudflows destroyed:

• 650 miles of Weyerhaeuser roads
• 19 Weyerhaeuser bridges and hundreds of culverts
• 16 miles of Weyerhaeuser railroad
• Three logging camps with shops, offices, 22 crew buses and dozens of logging trucks