The county is allowed to spend public funds to take “reasonable and prudent” measures to ensure resident safety, the release said. It also waives some administrative requirements to expedite response efforts and directs county departments to mitigate impacts on private and public property.
The Snohomish and Stillaguamish rivers dropped below flood levels Wednesday morning but are expected to surge again throughout Wednesday night and into Thursday. The Skykomish River was at major flood stage as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, and continues to rise through the day, the weather service said.
Check back in for updates as the weather system progresses....
Key developments:
- More than 400 Guard members to be deployed in the next two days.
- Latest forecast: Stilly River predicted to reach near-record-breaking heights
- Shelter was in the process of placing the last few dogs Wednesday.
- Dikes around Ebey Island are expected to overtop by midday Wednesday.