Walla Walla County codifies disaster declaration after weekend floods

Mar 16, 2026

Following damage assessments and emergency response briefings, the commissioners unanimously approved a disaster declaration for the March 20—26 flood event and directed staff to document costs for potential FEMA reimbursement.

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The Walla Walla County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a disaster declaration to formalize emergency actions taken during the March 20—26 flood event. Chair Todd Kimball said he had already signed an emergency declaration Saturday and the board codified that action so the county could "track labor, material and other costs" and pursue reimbursement.

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