LARSEN WELCOMES MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, URGES FAST RELIEF FOR FLOOD-HIT FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

Washington, April 11 -- Representative Rick Larsen issued the following press release:

Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) today welcomed the Major Disaster Declaration for Washington state following the severe storms and flooding that hit the state in December.

"This is great news for the Northwest Washington communities that were hit hard by the December floods and need federal support to recover," said Rep. Larsen. "Yesterday, I visited flood-affected communities, including meeting with the mayors of Nooksack, Sumas and Everson, visiting an SBA Disaster Assistance Center, touring a flood mitigation project in Ferndale that is raising homes out of harm's way, and meeting with the Whatcom County Fire District to talk about flood recovery ...