OSO MUDSLIDE CONTINUING COVERAGE
(Oso, WA) This is unedited video of Washington State Police Chief John Batiste speaking with media members regarding the Oso mudslide.
The interview was recorded on March 26.
The location is the roadblock at SR 530 and Oso Loop Road.
Here are some time codes for topics that are addressed:
2:03 Trooper Oliphant (one of the first responders), helped rescue young child
3:59 Batiste’s initial reaction to the mudslide. His flight with Governor over mudslide
4:36 Reminds Batiste of Mount St. Helens (which he responded to as a young Trooper)
5:12 Discussing this mudslide with spouse
6:02 First responders are working hard, taking risks, still hoping to make rescues.
6:37 Batiste is asked about clearing the road. Debris field.
7:00 Says Department of Transportation is making plans for relocating debris
7:25 What’s next regarding the highway? Alternative route(s)?
7:50 “A huge undertaking” (regarding removing debris)