Editor’s note: The following is a press release from the office of Governor Bob Ferguson.

Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency Dec. 10 following major flooding across Washington. That declaration is available here .

“I have declared a statewide emergency, and I will be requesting an expedited emergency declaration from the federal government today,” Ferguson said. “We need the federal government to grant that request. This situation is extremely serious. The next few days are critical. I want to encourage all Washingtonians to listen carefully to alerts from your county and emergency management departments. If you receive an evacuation order, please follow that order. It’s critical to your safety. Thank you to all the first responders who are in the field helping Washin

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