WSR 97-05-030
PROCLAMATION
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
[February 7, 1997]
The severe winter storm which began December 26, 1996 is continuing to
cause extensive damage throughout Washington State.
WHEREAS, heavy snowfall and flooding has caused extensive damage to
homes, businesses, public utilities, public facilities and infrastructure
in Douglas and Franklin, as well as the previously declared Counties;
NOW THEREFORE, I, GARY LOCKE, Governor of the state of Washington as a
result of the aforementioned situation and under RCW 43.06 and 38.52, do
hereby amend the proclamation of December 26, 1996, and further proclaim
that a State of Emergency exists in Douglas and Franklin Counties; and
authorize execution of the Washington State Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan.
IN WITNESS WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
state of Washington to be affixed at Olympia this 7th day of February, A.D.,
Nineteen Hundred Ninety-seven.
Gary Locke
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Governor of Washington
Attest:
Donald F. Whiting
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Assistant Secretary of State