At least 17 people were saved from floodwaters Monday and Tuesday while a powerful atmospheric river drenched Western Washington.
Those rescued were found trapped in their trailer homes and vehicles on watery roadways. Authorities are urging people to evacuate their homes if told by first responders, stay off watery roadways and respect road closures.
Twelve people and their dogs and cats were rescued from a trailer park off Highway 12 in Randle, next to the Cowlitz River, around 11:30 p.m. Monday, said Lewis County sheriff’s office chief Rick Van Wyck. Floodwaters were rising around the park and the residents, from six to eight different units, couldn’t get out…