Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

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  Washington State Observes Volcano Awareness Month in May
  
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  Tsunami Test Is Overwhelming Success (7.95 KB)
  
  The April 6 test of 32 tsunami alert and warning loudspeakers along the Washington coast and Strait of Juan de Fuca was a 100 per cent success. It was the first four-county test of the system.
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  Updated Washington Disaster Declarations (53.25 KB)
  
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  Disaster Declarations by County, 1996-2009 (1.51 MB)
  
  Where do federal disaster declarations most frequently occur in Washington? A Department of Homeland Security chart shows county by county statistics for disaster declarations from 1996 to 2009.
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  Presidential Disaster Declaration for December Storm and Snow Damages (6.92 KB)
  
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  Myths About Disaster Assistance (210.43 KB)
  
  Many people who are eligible for disaster assistance never apply. There are many misunderstandings about eligibility. If you have a flood-related loss call 1-800-621-FEMA.
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  Flood Mitigation Specialists Available in Centralia and Longview (196.61 KB)
  
  Flood mitigation specialists will be on hand in Centralia and Longview to answer questions on ways to protect your property.
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  FEMA's Helpline can give you quick answers (195.58 KB)
  
  FEMA's Helpline can help you track your application and answer your questions. Call 1-800-621-FEMA to access the service.
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  Changes at Washington Disaster Recovery Centers (208.9 KB)
  
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  Free Disaster Legal Services (196.1 KB)
  
  Need legal help for storm-related issues? Call 1-866-519-7099 for free assistance.