Governor declares a statewide emergency because of storm

[Chief]

http://columbian.com/news/localNews/2007/12/12032007_Governor-declares-a-statewide-emergency-because-of-storm.cfm

http://www.orbusmax.com/

Monday, December 03, 2007
By KATHIE DURBIN columbian Staff Writer

At 12:50 p.m. today, Gov. Chris Gregorie declared a statewide emergency due to the Pacific storm system that swept into the state Sunday. She called the Washington National Guard into active service to help local jurisdictions deal with the damage.

"The storm system is producing heavy rains, flooding, landslides, high winds and major road closures," the governor said. The storm is wreaking damage to homes, businesses, utilities and other public infrastructure, she said.
Gregoire directed the Washington State Military Department's Emergency Management Division to coordinate assistance to areas hit by the storm and to do "everything reasonably possible" to assist areas hit.


We have some real problems out there Boys and Girls....time to stay tuned to the radio, and I hope everyone has an emergency kit ready to go. Be prepared to hang tough for a day or two if needed.

Stay tuned...

[Waterbuffalo]

<rubs his hands with glee..> Now where do I go to see some wind?

[Chief]

Coast range, up and down Oregon and Washington costlines. It's a real mess with the flooding on top of hundreds of downed trees, and widespread power outages. Thos volunteer Firemen in communities up and down the coast will be out all night tonight and well into tomorrow....

[Waterbuffalo]

Add into the Utility Crews and local folks from the rural areas that are coming out and helping their fellow neighbor by taking care of problems that local officials might not see or have to time to deal with in short time span..