Washington state in drought emergency

Washington-State-Snow-runoff Snow runoff in Washington state at a critical low. (AP Photo/Chris Rodkey)

Matthew 24:7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.

Important Takeaways:

  • Washington state declares drought emergencies in a dozen counties
  • Ecology spokesperson Jimmy Norris told The Bellingham Herald that about 350 water customers in that area are affected.
  • “This drought is already harming Washington communities, businesses and farms, and it’s another sign of the damage that climate change is causing to our state,” Ecology Director Laura Watson said in the statement, adding that the state needs to prepare for a drier future.
  • In addition to Whatcom County, the declaration covers portions of Benton, Clallam, Columbia, Jefferson, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Skagit, Snohomish, Walla Walla and Yakima counties.
  • The rest of the state, including the Seattle metropolitan area, is considered to be under a drought advisory.

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