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King County commits $1.5 million for shelters and debris removal
Summary
King County executive announced an initial $1.5 million investment for shelter assistance and debris removal to support residents displaced by levee breaches and flooding, emphasizing the money is an early, limited response while state and federal aid are pursued.
King County announced an initial local investment of $1,500,000 "in shelter assistance and debris removal," the county executive said, describing the sum as a starting point to meet urgent needs while the county coordinates with state and federal partners.
"To repeat, I wanna reiterate that we are gonna be putting in $1,500,000 as a start in disaster relief resources," the county executive said, adding that King County Council leadership, including budget chair Rod Dembowski and council chair Sarah Perry, are supportive. He said the funds will be allocated through emergency management teams to prioritize where the resources are most needed.
The county executive described multiple levee breaches and evacuations in South King County and areas such as Pacific, and thanked first responders and county staff for continuous operations.
He said debris removal needs have been reported across eastern Snohomish-area cities including Carnation, Duvall and Skykomish as well as in South King County, and that the $1.5 million is intended for short-term response; full recovery will require federal disaster assistance and additional state and philanthropic support.
