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National Guard, Army Corps and Red Cross detail rescue, shelter and supply efforts
Summary
Officials described ongoing National Guard deployments, Army Corps work at Pacific, and Red Cross sheltering and feeding: roughly 250 Guard members deployed, 15,000 sandbags filled, the Army Corps placed HESCO barriers, and the Red Cross reported 263 responders, nearly 12,000 meals served and more than 1,200 overnight stays across shelters.
Military, federal and non-profit responders outlined ongoing operations to rescue residents, shore up levees and provide shelter and supplies.
Maj. Gen. (speaker 5) said the Washington National Guard had "approximately 250 soldiers and airmen" assisting with sandbagging, evacuations and road safety; Guard personnel have filled "over 15,000 sandbags" and aviation crews are supporting search-and-rescue operations. He said Guard forces deploy when asked by the governor or local jurisdictions.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers moved quickly after a levee breach in Pacific, the general said, bringing HESCO sandbags and other materials to stabilize the site early in the morning.
Erin/Erin McCann of the American Red Cross described humanitarian operations: 263 responders are assigned to the operation (248 checked in in Washington), 11,900 meals and snacks have been served (about 6,300 shelf-stable sent to inaccessible areas), 1,270 cleanup kits and emergency supplies distributed statewide, nine shelters are open (eight run by the Red Cross) and there have been more than 970 overnight stays at shelters since the start of the event; Auburn's main shelter hosted 52 overnight last night.
Officials said they are coordinating with FEMA and local emergency managers to complete preliminary damage assessments and prepare the state's request for a major disaster declaration.
