Governor Reviews Flood Damage and Recovery Efforts in Whatcom County
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Governor Ferguson toured flood-affected areas in Whatcom County, assessing damages from recent severe flooding, and announced a $3.5 million aid fund while advocating for increased infrastructure investment and federal disaster aid, emphasizing regional cooperation and community resilience.
Topics:nation#community-recovery#disaster-relief#flooding#infrastructure#local-government#washington
- Governor does ‘sobering’ tour of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack in damage review Cascadia Daily News
- In Whatcom County, Gov. Ferguson talks flood damage, recovery with local leaders Bellingham Herald
- Orting made difficult choices years ago to dedicate resources to flood prevention. Those choices are paying off today. Great to meet former mayors Cheryl Temple and Joe Pestinger who guided the setback levee project. facebook.com
- I met with local officials this morning outside Everson City Hall in Whatcom County and got a briefing from Mayor John Perry on other affected areas in the region. Just 4 years after another major flood, the Everson City Hall and many homes and businesses suf facebook.com
- I'm grateful to Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch for introducing me to some of the incredible people helping Washingtonians affected by flooding and reducing damage to infrastructure. Glad to be joined by Sen. Shewmake and Reps. Rule and Timmons in Whatcom facebook.com
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