- The Department of Natural Resources is tracking acres burned in Washington state, which has declared a state of emergency due to wildfire risk and issued a Red Flag Alert.
- Ferguson addresses property loss due to fires as extreme heat warnings are issued and international aid arrives in Washington State.
- Bob Ferguson suspended state laws to aid wildfire victims in Washington State.
An emergency declaration was issued on August 12th, authorizing specific changes to assistance programs in Washington State.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
An emergency declaration was issued on August 12th, authorizing specific changes to assistance programs in Washington State.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An executive order established a committee to coordinate efforts regarding the state's health system.Sub-event
Emergency declaration authorizes assistance changes under Bob Ferguson's leadership.1 source