Although founded in 1851, Rainier was not always known by its current name, originally called Eminence by Charles E. Fox the town’s first postmaster. Later the name was changed to Fox’s Landing before finally settling on Rainier, being inspired by Mount Rainier which can be viewed above the city. Most famously known for the Trojan Nuclear Power Plant that had structural issues resulting in closure and subsequent demolishing. Rainier is a collection of smaller communities with the addition of Prescott Oregon, which utilizes Rainier for its post office and telephone exchange. Rainier shares the Lewis and Clark Bridge which connects north to Longview, Washington. The Lewis and Clark Bridge is the only bridge that spans the entire width of the river between Portland and Longview.

Water damage from floods and other sources in Rainier

One of the most frequent natural disasters to occur in Rainier is the flooding, in fact in 2019 flooding was so severe that the mayor declared a state of emergency. Flooding poses such a major risk in Rainier as well as other areas of the Pacific Northwest due to close proximities to bodies of water and frequent rainfall. Flooding brings additional risk of contaminants, categorizing it as a category 3 water loss, requiring additional demolition and care to be needed to properly mitigate and restore the property. SERVPRO of Clatsop, Columbia Counties has specially trained technicians who are IICRC certified to make sure they understand not only the processes but the science behind the restoration work they are doing in homes and businesses. All homes and businesses face a risk of a fire loss especially in many older structures. Fires can bring damage from flames, smoke damage, and additional damage from the efforts to extinguish the fire. SERVPRO of Clatsop, Columbia Counties has technicians will take care in packing belongings, restoring them when possible, and carefully working to restore your home to preloss conditions.