Snoqualmie council ratifies emergency proclamation tied to Dec. 10 flood, praises staff response
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Summary
The council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1742 to ratify an emergency proclamation dated Dec. 10, 2025, and council members praised staff and volunteers for emergency response actions including a two-day EOC activation and debris removal efforts.
Snoqualmie’s City Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1742 on Jan. 12, ratifying an emergency proclamation dated Dec. 10, 2025, that stemmed from a storm and flooding event.
Council member Holloway read a municipal code citation (2.48.050(a)(2)) and moved to approve Resolution 1742; the motion, seconded by Council member Washington, passed by unanimous voice vote.
Council members and committee representatives praised the city’s emergency response. A council representative said that emergency management staff had completed FEMA training and held an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) drill the day before the flooding, enabling a rapid response after Mayor Ross declared a disaster and opened the EOC on Dec. 10. The EOC was staffed around the clock for two days, while crews addressed road closures, sewage-line problems and neighborhood debris removal; some council members personally assisted residents with cleanup.
The council’s ratification formalizes the emergency proclamation for administrative and recovery purposes; no additional funding appropriations or emergency contracts were recorded during the meeting.
The council did not amend the proclamation at the meeting; officials said follow-up reporting and operational details would continue to be handled by city staff and relevant committees.
