WASHINGTON STATE—Meteorologists working with the National Weather Service (NWS) issued weather alerts for Washington residents on Wednesday, December 10, due to, what they’re predicting to be, “record-breaking flooding” – especially in the Puget Sound and Northern Cascades regions.

In response, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation in anticipation of these floods throughout the Puget Sound, North Cascade, and low-lying river basins in the eastern side of the state – including near Burlington, Mount Vernon, Sedro Wooley, Lyman, Concrete, and Hamilton.

“This allows us to seek federal funds to cover the cost of this response, which we anticipate will be significant, and also gives us the flexibility we need to respond quickly to keep Washingtonians safe in a fast

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