‘Profound Gratitude,’ to heroes amid record flood devastation
Our county recently experienced extraordinary flooding due to torrential rain from multiple atmospheric rivers affecting our region. Rivers throughout Snohomish County reached record or near-record flood levels, pushing far beyond their banks and creating significant challenges for residents, businesses, and farms across the county. In the Stillaguamish and Snohomish River Valleys, water levels rose dramatically, […]
Support 7 unveils new emergency response vehicle
LYNNWOOD—Support 7 unveiled its newest emergency response vehicle on Tuesday, November 12, which will support first responders, victims and families experiencing trauma by offering a safe space away from the elements, media and public eye. It will also provide access to critical services when disaster hits. The 2024 model RV has a Winnebago box with […]
Washingtonians without working smoke alarms double their chances of death
OLYMPIA—Deputy State Fire Marshal Gregory Baruso encourages Washingtonians to invest in working smoke alarms—it can save a life, possible your own. In a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) report on home smoke alarms, the risk of dying in home structure fires with working smoke alarms is reduced by 55 percent. In 2022, the Washington State […]
