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Washington governor activates $3.5 million in immediate aid, seeks major disaster declaration
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Governor Bob Ferguson amended the state emergency declaration for 14 counties, said $3.5 million is available immediately for short-term individual assistance, and said Washington will press the federal government for a major disaster declaration to unlock broader monetary aid.
Governor Bob Ferguson said the state has amended its emergency declaration to reflect county-specific impacts in 14 counties and has identified $3,500,000 the governor can move immediately "without legislative action" to provide short-term assistance to people impacted by the storms.
"This morning, I signed an amendment to my emergency declaration," Ferguson said, adding the funds are intended to provide a bridge to federal relief for items such as hotels, groceries and diapers. He said the amendment activates several state cash and benefits programs…
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