Merry Christmas!
The snow has made for an unusually white December 25th, but it's also making travel and transport of goods difficult. Governor Chris Gregoire has just declared a statewide emergency due to the winter storms. Snowfall has already reached record levels in thirty of the Evergreen State's thirty nine counties.
Here's an excerpt from her news release today:
Gregoire's proclamation directs state government to support emergency response activities in the affected jurisdictions, allowing state agencies to make extraordinary expenditures and use of resources. State actions are coordinated through the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Camp Murray.If you have to leave home, make sure to stay safe out there. Drive slowly, carry chains, and don't follow other vehicles too closely.
States of emergency have been declared in King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties, the cities of Gig Harbor , Spokane, and Spokane Valley and by the Makah Tribe.
Peace be with you...
The Northwest Progressive Institute Team
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