Washington Emergency Management Division
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Alerts: mil.wa.gov/alerts
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- Today marks 326 years since the last #earthquake and #tsunami on the Cascadia Subduction Zone. Our Hazards and Outreach Team experts take a moment to remind you about the hazard, but *most importantly* share what you can do to prepare for the next ones. youtu.be/tTC6FRcr0Gg?...
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- Washington Swiftwater Rescue Team saved lives during the recent flooding operation. This is one to bookmark as LT Erik Olson from WA Fish & Wildlife and SFC Austin Hiatt, @wanationalguard.bsky.social Operations, talk about their experiences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pal... #wawx
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- Reposted by Washington Emergency Management DivisionJoin us on Wednesday evening at @MOHAI for a special event about the 2001 Nisqually earthquake. PNSN Director Harold Tobin and other excellent panelists will speak about how we can be prepared for the next one. Let's #FixTheBricks!
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- Did you know on January 15, 2022, an underwater volcano on the other side of the world created a tsunami in the Pacific Ocean, including here in Washington state? 🌋🌊 youtube.com/shorts/yXTOl...
- Experiencing a Verizon outage? A reminder that text to 911 works statewide in Washington state. If you have WiFi, please make sure your settings allow you to do texts over WiFi. Only basic texts. No emojis. No photos. No videos. Learn about text to 911 here: mil.wa.gov/texting911
- Looking for flood resources? Find them at floodrecovery.wa.gov
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- 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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- 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)
- 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
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- Now's a good time to prep for potential power outages. Find tips at mil.wa.gov/severe-storm #WAWX
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- 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
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- 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
- Impacted counties include Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Yakima and Whatcom. #wawx Find more information about Disaster Cash Assistance on the DSHS website. www.dshs.wa.gov/alert/food-b...
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- 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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- 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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- 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...
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- Impacted by floods? You can begin recovery by documenting damage and taking steps to stop the spread of mold. Take photos before discarding items. Keep receipts of purchases made to replace or repair damaged property. For more information, visit mil.wa.gov/recovery.
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- Our director Robert Ezelle talking this afternoon. We’re looking at a drier Dec. 13, but it’s still a dangerous situation. Water levels are still high and there’s more rain on the way next week. As of this afternoon, there have been NO deaths reported. We really hope this remains the case. #wawx
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- Reposted by Washington Emergency Management DivisionI just received a phone call from Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. Secretary Noem informed me that the president signed our request for an emergency declaration. We have also received written confirmation of that emergency declaration.
- This is our director Robert Ezelle at a media event yesterday reminding folks that the disaster isn’t over. The situation remains unpredictable and dangerous. He urges folks to stay out of high water. #wawx
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- Our colleagues at the @wanationalguard.bsky.social have been activated by @governorferguson.bsky.social for flood related activities. They’re filling sandbags, helping with road closures, doing rescue missions and more. #wawx
- Reposted by Washington Emergency Management DivisionI understand that many in our state have experienced significant floods in the past. However, we're looking at a historic situation, expecting 2 feet higher than record flood level. If you have instructions to evacuate from your local authorities, please evacuate.
- This is our director Robert Ezelle at a media event yesterday urging you to do everything you can to protect yourself and your loved ones in the face of some historic flooding. We’re doing our part. Our state EOC continues to be active. We're working with @governorferguson.bsky.social & others.
- Reposted by Washington Emergency Management DivisionThe National Water Prediction Service is forecasting 18 major floods and 15 moderate floods in our state. Catastrophic flooding is likely. Please pay close attention to local officials and sign up for emergency alerts with your county. Find a list here: mil.wa.gov/alerts
- Reposted by Washington Emergency Management DivisionSkagit County has ordered Mount Vernon and upriver communities of Hamilton, Rockport, Marblemount and Concrete to evacuate to high ground as soon as possible. Everyone in Skagit County living in the 100-year floodplain will likely receive an evacuation notice today.
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- Chief Batiste of the State Patrol has authorized an All-Risk Mobilization Plan in support of the recent Flood Event in Snohomish & Skagit counties. Specifically, there's a request for 4 swift water rescue teams, swift water technicians, boats and operators & a rescue swimmer. #wawx
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