Washington Emergency Management Division
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Preparedness tips: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness
Alerts: https://mil.wa.gov/alerts
Preparedness tips: https://mil.wa.gov/preparedness
Alerts: https://mil.wa.gov/alerts
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L&I is offering free, virtual assessments to check out flood-damaged #electrical equipment and help get you on the right track for safe repairs.
Call today to schedule yours: 360-902-5299.
#floodawarewa #waflood #wawx
@emd.wa.gov
Call today to schedule yours: 360-902-5299.
#floodawarewa #waflood #wawx
@emd.wa.gov
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
L&I is offering free, virtual assessments to check out flood-damaged #electrical equipment and help get you on the right track for safe repairs.
Call today to schedule yours: 360-902-5299.
#floodawarewa #waflood #wawx
@emd.wa.gov
Call today to schedule yours: 360-902-5299.
#floodawarewa #waflood #wawx
@emd.wa.gov
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We've expanded our state's $2.5 million available for disaster assistance to Lewis and Pierce counties.
I urge affected Washingtonians to apply. We are working to apply for federal assistance for more extensive relief.
Information and more resources at floodrecovery.wa.gov.
I urge affected Washingtonians to apply. We are working to apply for federal assistance for more extensive relief.
Information and more resources at floodrecovery.wa.gov.
January 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
We've expanded our state's $2.5 million available for disaster assistance to Lewis and Pierce counties.
I urge affected Washingtonians to apply. We are working to apply for federal assistance for more extensive relief.
Information and more resources at floodrecovery.wa.gov.
I urge affected Washingtonians to apply. We are working to apply for federal assistance for more extensive relief.
Information and more resources at floodrecovery.wa.gov.
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Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought? Unfortunately, no. We got rain when we really needed snow, leaving snowpack at about 31% of normal. We'll need winter weather ahead to build up our "snow bank". Read more about what this means for our water supply in WA: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...
January 6, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Did record rainfall end Washington’s drought? Unfortunately, no. We got rain when we really needed snow, leaving snowpack at about 31% of normal. We'll need winter weather ahead to build up our "snow bank". Read more about what this means for our water supply in WA: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january...
Our Outreach Program Manager writes about what it's like to work in our state Emergency Operations Center, how people came together to help during the recent floods and offers some advice for the new year. mil.wa.gov/news/emergen...
Emergency Manager Perspective: To Washington with Love
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January 6, 2026 at 7:41 PM
Our Outreach Program Manager writes about what it's like to work in our state Emergency Operations Center, how people came together to help during the recent floods and offers some advice for the new year. mil.wa.gov/news/emergen...
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Washingtonians whose homes were damaged by December’s historic flooding can now apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help with their immediate needs.
Online: SAHelp.org
By phone: 833-719-4981
In person: visit a Disaster Assistance Center
Online: SAHelp.org
By phone: 833-719-4981
In person: visit a Disaster Assistance Center
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Washingtonians whose homes were damaged by December’s historic flooding can now apply for $2.5 million in state assistance to help with their immediate needs.
Online: SAHelp.org
By phone: 833-719-4981
In person: visit a Disaster Assistance Center
Online: SAHelp.org
By phone: 833-719-4981
In person: visit a Disaster Assistance Center
Just checked with the experts and the Space Needle has not disappeared. It really is still there.
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
January 1, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Just checked with the experts and the Space Needle has not disappeared. It really is still there.
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
Happy New Year!
(Yes. We said the same thing in 2024)
What a year it's been! With alerts going off all over the place, did you find yourself missing key, critical alerts? Were you nervous that you may not be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire, earthquake or flood came your way?
This is a good way to resolve to be ready for the new year. #wawx
This is a good way to resolve to be ready for the new year. #wawx
December 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
What a year it's been! With alerts going off all over the place, did you find yourself missing key, critical alerts? Were you nervous that you may not be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire, earthquake or flood came your way?
This is a good way to resolve to be ready for the new year. #wawx
This is a good way to resolve to be ready for the new year. #wawx
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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.