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Alerts: https://mil.wa.gov/alerts
Preparedness tips: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness
Alerts: https://mil.wa.gov/alerts
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I appreciated Secretary Kennedy calling me on Christmas Eve, and his team working through the holidays to issue this order. My team and I are pursuing every possible resource to help our state recover from this crisis. washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/rfk-j...
RFK Jr. declares public health emergency for WA flooding • Washington State Standard
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared a public health emergency Wednesday over this month’s flooding in Washington state.
washingtonstatestandard.com
December 26, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I appreciated Secretary Kennedy calling me on Christmas Eve, and his team working through the holidays to issue this order. My team and I are pursuing every possible resource to help our state recover from this crisis. washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/rfk-j...
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We have a new website page for flood recovery resources: floodrecovery.wa.gov.
DSHS has exhausted $1 million in cash assistance, providing critical support to more than 2,000 households. Stay tuned, and we'll keep the website updated as new resources become available.
DSHS has exhausted $1 million in cash assistance, providing critical support to more than 2,000 households. Stay tuned, and we'll keep the website updated as new resources become available.
December 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
We have a new website page for flood recovery resources: floodrecovery.wa.gov.
DSHS has exhausted $1 million in cash assistance, providing critical support to more than 2,000 households. Stay tuned, and we'll keep the website updated as new resources become available.
DSHS has exhausted $1 million in cash assistance, providing critical support to more than 2,000 households. Stay tuned, and we'll keep the website updated as new resources become available.
Now's a good time to prep for potential power outages. Find tips at mil.wa.gov/severe-storm #WAWX
December 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Now's a good time to prep for potential power outages. Find tips at mil.wa.gov/severe-storm #WAWX
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Winter has arrived! There is plenty to be prepared for at work and home, safety and health wise.
Check out the link below👇to keep you, co-workers, and Washington safe and working this season.
#SafetyFirst #WinterSolstice
Check out the link below👇to keep you, co-workers, and Washington safe and working this season.
#SafetyFirst #WinterSolstice
December 23, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Winter has arrived! There is plenty to be prepared for at work and home, safety and health wise.
Check out the link below👇to keep you, co-workers, and Washington safe and working this season.
#SafetyFirst #WinterSolstice
Check out the link below👇to keep you, co-workers, and Washington safe and working this season.
#SafetyFirst #WinterSolstice
As of Wednesday, search & rescue crews, @wanationalguard.bsky.social & first responders helped evacuate roughly 967 people who weren't necessarily in danger but needed help to get safely from homes.
They also successfully rescued roughly 363 people from floodwaters and recent storms #wawx
They also successfully rescued roughly 363 people from floodwaters and recent storms #wawx
December 20, 2025 at 2:21 AM
As of Wednesday, search & rescue crews, @wanationalguard.bsky.social & first responders helped evacuate roughly 967 people who weren't necessarily in danger but needed help to get safely from homes.
They also successfully rescued roughly 363 people from floodwaters and recent storms #wawx
They also successfully rescued roughly 363 people from floodwaters and recent storms #wawx
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Facing #flood damage is overwhelming. Here’s some quick tips to protect yourself from fraudsters:
• Talk with your insurance adjuster or insurance company before signing any agreement or contract with a cleaning, remediation, or maintenance contractor. (See for more tips)
• Talk with your insurance adjuster or insurance company before signing any agreement or contract with a cleaning, remediation, or maintenance contractor. (See for more tips)
December 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Facing #flood damage is overwhelming. Here’s some quick tips to protect yourself from fraudsters:
• Talk with your insurance adjuster or insurance company before signing any agreement or contract with a cleaning, remediation, or maintenance contractor. (See for more tips)
• Talk with your insurance adjuster or insurance company before signing any agreement or contract with a cleaning, remediation, or maintenance contractor. (See for more tips)
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Southwest Washington, please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
December 18, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Southwest Washington, please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
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These historic floods will require major cleanup. That brings the risk of shady contractors making promises and taking money for work they never intend to do. Be on guard and use these resources to protect your home or business:
December 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
These historic floods will require major cleanup. That brings the risk of shady contractors making promises and taking money for work they never intend to do. Be on guard and use these resources to protect your home or business:
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Disaster Cash Assistance is available Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 for eligible households affected by flooding in Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Yakima and Whatcom counties.
December 18, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Disaster Cash Assistance is available Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 for eligible households affected by flooding in Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Yakima and Whatcom counties.
Crews from the @wanationalguard.bsky.social helped reinforce the levy in the city of Pacific last night and into the day today. #wawx
December 18, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Crews from the @wanationalguard.bsky.social helped reinforce the levy in the city of Pacific last night and into the day today. #wawx
Disaster Cash Assistance is available Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 for eligible households affected by flooding in specific counties.
To apply, call the DSHS Customer Service Contact Center at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. #wawx
To apply, call the DSHS Customer Service Contact Center at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. #wawx
December 18, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Disaster Cash Assistance is available Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 for eligible households affected by flooding in specific counties.
To apply, call the DSHS Customer Service Contact Center at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. #wawx
To apply, call the DSHS Customer Service Contact Center at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. #wawx
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⚠️Flood alert! Did you lose food bought with food benefits because of recent flooding or a power outage? You can file a claim to replace those food benefits.
December 10, 2025 at 10:39 PM
⚠️Flood alert! Did you lose food bought with food benefits because of recent flooding or a power outage? You can file a claim to replace those food benefits.
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There have been roughly 629 rescues across our state as of yesterday afternoon.
I want to express my deep appreciation to our first responders, the National Guard, our emergency management team, and all those who are lending a hand to help Washingtonians through this emergency.
I want to express my deep appreciation to our first responders, the National Guard, our emergency management team, and all those who are lending a hand to help Washingtonians through this emergency.
December 17, 2025 at 5:17 AM
There have been roughly 629 rescues across our state as of yesterday afternoon.
I want to express my deep appreciation to our first responders, the National Guard, our emergency management team, and all those who are lending a hand to help Washingtonians through this emergency.
I want to express my deep appreciation to our first responders, the National Guard, our emergency management team, and all those who are lending a hand to help Washingtonians through this emergency.
Have questions related to flood insurance claims and recovery? Here are some helpful tips and answers from the @oicwa.bsky.social on how to get started. 📝👇
Staying safe and filing claims: Insurance tips as flood recovery begins: medium.com/commissioner...
Insurance tips as flood recovery begins
Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an emergency order on December 10 in response to the atmospheric river and resulting floods in several areas of…
medium.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Have questions related to flood insurance claims and recovery? Here are some helpful tips and answers from the @oicwa.bsky.social on how to get started. 📝👇
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Staying safe and filing claims: Insurance tips as flood recovery begins: medium.com/commissioner...
Insurance tips as flood recovery begins
Gov. Bob Ferguson issued an emergency order on December 10 in response to the atmospheric river and resulting floods in several areas of…
medium.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Staying safe and filing claims: Insurance tips as flood recovery begins: medium.com/commissioner...
There’s power outages across the state and downed power lines all over. If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. Keep 35 feet away. You can’t tell if a power line is energized by looking at it. Call 911 if there’s danger. Call your utility to just report the line.
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
There’s power outages across the state and downed power lines all over. If you see a downed power line, move away from it and anything touching it. Keep 35 feet away. You can’t tell if a power line is energized by looking at it. Call 911 if there’s danger. Call your utility to just report the line.
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Commissioner Kuderer's emergency order provides a grace period for premium payments and extends the nonrenewal notice period from 45 days to 120 days to consumers impacted by recent #flooding. www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
December 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Commissioner Kuderer's emergency order provides a grace period for premium payments and extends the nonrenewal notice period from 45 days to 120 days to consumers impacted by recent #flooding. www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
Part of the emergency funds allocated by the governor will be for state cash and benefits assistance programs to provide emergency support for flood survivors. We’ll announce how to get these funds in the coming days. #wawx
Read more here: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...
Read more here: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...
December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Part of the emergency funds allocated by the governor will be for state cash and benefits assistance programs to provide emergency support for flood survivors. We’ll announce how to get these funds in the coming days. #wawx
Read more here: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...
Read more here: governor.wa.gov/news/2025/go...
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Lots of rain + high winds = downed trees.
If the lights go out while you're on the road:
- Treat intersections as all-way stops.
- Don't drive through road closed signs.
- Don't touch downed utility lines.
- Drive for conditions.
Real time traffic info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
If the lights go out while you're on the road:
- Treat intersections as all-way stops.
- Don't drive through road closed signs.
- Don't touch downed utility lines.
- Drive for conditions.
Real time traffic info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
a man dancing in front of a car with the words have you seen the wind forecast written below him
Alt: A man standing in high wind and rain with a car in the background, the words "Have you seen the wind in the forecast" at the bottom of the image with a wide-eyed face emoji.
media.tenor.com
December 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Lots of rain + high winds = downed trees.
If the lights go out while you're on the road:
- Treat intersections as all-way stops.
- Don't drive through road closed signs.
- Don't touch downed utility lines.
- Drive for conditions.
Real time traffic info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
If the lights go out while you're on the road:
- Treat intersections as all-way stops.
- Don't drive through road closed signs.
- Don't touch downed utility lines.
- Drive for conditions.
Real time traffic info: wsdot.com/Travel/Real-...
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Kuderer issues letter to insurance companies on post-flood expectations. Read press release here: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
December 15, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Kuderer issues letter to insurance companies on post-flood expectations. Read press release here: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
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Conditions are dangerous and access routes may be lost at any time.
Go north or south of evacuated area away from flooding waters.
Do not drive or walk through standing or moving water. Turn around, don’t drown. Do not drive around barricades or road closures.
Go north or south of evacuated area away from flooding waters.
Do not drive or walk through standing or moving water. Turn around, don’t drown. Do not drive around barricades or road closures.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Conditions are dangerous and access routes may be lost at any time.
Go north or south of evacuated area away from flooding waters.
Do not drive or walk through standing or moving water. Turn around, don’t drown. Do not drive around barricades or road closures.
Go north or south of evacuated area away from flooding waters.
Do not drive or walk through standing or moving water. Turn around, don’t drown. Do not drive around barricades or road closures.
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This is for residents and businesses east of the green river in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent.
Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice. Leave immediately if you are in this area.
Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice. Leave immediately if you are in this area.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
This is for residents and businesses east of the green river in the Orillia area in Tukwila, Renton and Kent.
Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice. Leave immediately if you are in this area.
Due to breach in the Desimone Levee, this area is under a GO NOW evacuation notice. Leave immediately if you are in this area.
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WSDOT has reopened over 50 highways since the start of the storm.
Thank you to our WSDOT crews for keeping as many roads open as possible while working in difficult conditions.
Thank you to our WSDOT crews for keeping as many roads open as possible while working in difficult conditions.
WSDOT reopens over 50 highways since start of atmospheric river
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) says crews have reopened more than 50 highways as western Washington is still recovering from an atmospheric river that caused historic floodi...
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December 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
WSDOT has reopened over 50 highways since the start of the storm.
Thank you to our WSDOT crews for keeping as many roads open as possible while working in difficult conditions.
Thank you to our WSDOT crews for keeping as many roads open as possible while working in difficult conditions.
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Heading to Pierce County today to meet with first responders and local elected officials. Remember to stay alert for changing conditions, pay attention to road closure signs, and sign up for emergency alerts from your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts#local
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December 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Heading to Pierce County today to meet with first responders and local elected officials. Remember to stay alert for changing conditions, pay attention to road closure signs, and sign up for emergency alerts from your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts#local