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Deputy chief warns of historic flooding; evacuations reported near Monroe
Summary
Michael McConnell, deputy chief of Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue, told the Benoit City Council the county EOC is fully staffed, water‑rescue teams have been deployed to Monroe, and evacuations were under way at 3 Rivers Mobile Home Park and Eby Island amid forecasted record flooding.
Michael McConnell, who identified himself as the deputy chief of Snohomish Regional Fire and Rescue, addressed the Benoit City Council during public comment on Dec. 9 to report on flood response and regional rescues.
McConnell said the agency has deployed additional water‑rescue and swift‑water teams to Monroe and nearby areas and that the county emergency…
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