Washington state got absolutely wrecked by flooding that turned homes into literal islands and forced over 100,000 people to flee their houses. Liz Trujillo from Burlington ended up stuck with her horses and a goat chilling in the front yard while water completely surrounded everything. Trump signed off on emergency help through FEMA after the governor called up Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for backup.
Emergency crews pulled off at least 250 water rescues across the region. Some folks in Sumas are dealing with their second major flood in just a few years, and the PTSD from last time is hitting people hard again. Insurance payouts are gonna be trash compared to actual damages, and families are seriously debating whether staying in flood zones is even worth it anymore. Another atmospheric river was supposed to dump more rain and possibly jack up river levels again.
Emergency crews pulled off at least 250 water rescues across the region. Some folks in Sumas are dealing with their second major flood in just a few years, and the PTSD from last time is hitting people hard again. Insurance payouts are gonna be trash compared to actual damages, and families are seriously debating whether staying in flood zones is even worth it anymore. Another atmospheric river was supposed to dump more rain and possibly jack up river levels again.
