The heavy rains, floods, and slides that began May 26-29, 1998 are continuing to threaten citizens and property in Washington State.

whereas, the heavy rains, floods, and slides have caused extensive damage to public utilities, public facilities, and infrastructure in Pend Oreille County.

now therefore, i, gary locke, Governor of the state of Washington, as a result of the aforementioned situation and under RCW 38.08, 38.52, and 43.06, do hereby amend the Proclamation of May 29, 1998, and further proclaim that a State of Emergency exists in Pend Oreille County.