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Gov. Declares State of Emergency for Flooding in 20 Counties
Gov. Declares State of Emergency for Flooding in 20 Counties
Gov. Declares State of Emergency for Flooding in 20 Counties
OLYMPIA (AP) — Gov. Jay Inslee has signed an emergency proclamation to free up state resources should flooding or other damage happen because of rain and early snow melt in Eastern Washington. The governor's office said in a news release Monday that the weather is creating the potential for rising waters, landslides and damage to infrastructure including the power grid and transportation system...
Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for December Storms
Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for December Storms
Obama Signs Disaster Declaration for December Storms
SEATTLE (AP) — President Barack Obama has signed a disaster declaration for damage done by December wind and rain storms, making federal assistance available in 10 Washington counties. Gov. Jay Inslee thanked Obama Tuesday for signing the declaration, the second in a month for the state. The...