(The Center Square) – Gov. Bob Ferguson on Wednesday held a press briefing to announce he has requested a disaster declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address widespread flooding across Western Washington after several days of near-record rainfall.
Even as the governor spoke, several flood-prone communities were in the midst of evacuating residents and issuing emergency alerts to prepare for departure.
“We need the federal government to grant that request. This is critical,” Ferguson said from Camp Murray, where the state’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated 24/7. “If you receive an evacuation order, please, please follow that order.”…