Jan. 7, 2009
Pierce County Flood Emergency Center INFO.
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Pierce County opened its Emergency Operations Center this morning in preparation for predicted flooding on three local rivers. The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the rivers in Western Washington, including the Puyallup (above), Carbon and Nisqually rivers in Pierce County. ORTING: 700 Orting-area residents urged to evacuate homes SUMNER: Sumner advises some residents to get to higher ground CLOSED: Roads, highways throughout region under water PASSES: Avalanches, mudslides close all three mountain passes SHELTER: Shelter opens for displaced Pierce County residents SCHOOLS: Stormy weather prompts school closures, bus changes BLOG: Get updates on road closures and flooding on the Lights & Sirens blog |
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Jan. 7, 2009 - Flooding
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