Emergency management team responds to regional fuel needs after damaging storms

International collaboration supports energy needs following historic flooding and landslides

Having trouble viewing this email? View it online   News Release Dec. 9, 2021 Commerce's emergency management team responds to regional fuel needs after damaging storms On Nov. 15, heavy rainfall and strong winds after a prolonged drought led to flooding, landslides, and debris flows which damaged infrastructure in northwest Washington and southwest British Columbia. After a series of atmospheric rivers started pounding the Pacific Northwest, fuel emergencies soon followed in several communities. The State Emergency Operations Center activated the Washington State Department of Commerce's Energy Emergency Management Office to lead the energy response and recovery coordination. Read the full story on our Medium site Media Contact Jaime Smith Commerce Communications, (360)972-0338 Stay connected About Commerce Commerce works with local governments, businesses, community-based organizations and tribes to strengthen communities. The department's diverse portfolio of more than 100 programs and effective public and private partnerships promote sustainable community and economic development to help all Washingtonians thrive. For more information, visit http://www.commerce.wa.gov. For information on locating or expanding a business in Washington, visit choosewashingtonstate.com. Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by Washington Department of Commerce. Subscribe | Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe All | Help | Contact us

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