Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

News Releases

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  Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Lewis County (69 KB)
  
  A Disaster Recovery Center will open Monday, Feb. 2, in Lewis County.
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  FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center in King County (66.97 KB)
  
  King County Disaster Recovery Center Opens Today at the Auburn SuperMall.
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  Governor Gregoire Thanks President for Disaster Declaration (44.54 KB)
  
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  Farm Service Agency Loan Program Approved for 36 Washington Counties (31.31 KB)
  
  Farm Service Agency emergency physical loss loans have been approved in 36 Washington counties due to winter storms that occurred from Dec. 14, 2008, through Jan. 15, 2009.
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  Gov. Gregoire Requests Disaster Aid for Businesses Affected by December Snowfall (25.4 KB)
  
  Gov. Gregoire has requested the U.S. Small Business Administration to declare an economic injury disaster for businesses in all 39 counties because of the December 2009 snowfall.
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  Officials Begin Survey of Storm Damage to Public Facilities (80.9 KB)
  
  Surveys have begin across the state to determine the damage to public infrastructure as a result of the flooding, snowfall, slides and avalanches between Dec. 11 and Jan. 16.
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  Gov. Gregoire Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for Flooding and Slides (25.16 KB)
  
  The Governor requested federal disaster assistance for Clark, King, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, Pierce, Snohomish, Thurston and Wahkiakum counties. More counties likely will be added to the request.
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  Attorney General Warns of Flood-Related Scams (12.76 KB)
  
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  Boil Water Advisories End for Several W. Washington Water Systems
  
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  Beware of risks from damaged wiring and unregistered contractors (33.28 KB)
  Labor & Industries News Release, Jan. 9, 2009