Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has amended his emergency proclamation to swiftly provide emergency support in response to historic flooding across the state.
The amendment adds details about specific impacts across 14 counties, activating state cash and benefits assistance programs to provide emergency support to Washingtonians faster. Ferguson also announced that he is directing $3.5 million in emergency funds to assist Washingtonians with relief and recovery. More details on the distribution of those funds will be available as soon as possible in the coming days.
Additionally, the Emergency Management Division is setting up Disaster Case Management, which will provide long-term assistance to Washingtonians to help them navigate available resources. Moreover, Washington state is actively working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, on applying for a Major Disaster Declaration, which if approved, would unlock additional federal resources for individuals, governments and nonprofits.
There have been more than 1,200 rescues and evacuations across more than 10 counties in Washington state since the flooding began. As of Tuesday morning, thousands of Washingtonians were under evacuation orders, with more expected over the next 48 hours.
