Ferguson seeks emergency declaration from FEMA as 100,000 expected to face evacuations
Dec 10, 2025, 5:32 PM | Updated: 5:36 pm
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson holds a news conference amid flooding across western Washington. (Photo courtesy of TVW)
(Photo courtesy of TVW)
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson stated that 100,000 Washington residents are facing evacuation orders.
“The situation is fluid and changing all the time,” Ferguson wrote on X Wednesday evening. “We expect rivers to hit historic levels as early as 4 a.m. tomorrow, lasting into Friday morning.”
We anticipate potentially 100,000 Washingtonians facing evacuation orders. The situation is fluid and changing all the time. We expect rivers to hit historic levels as early as 4 a.m. tomorrow, lasting into Friday morning.
Make sure you are signed up for emergency alerts with…
— Governor Bob Ferguson (@GovBobFerguson) December 11, 2025
Ferguson urged residents to sign up for emergency alerts with their county. To sign up, visit Washington’s Emergency Management Division’s website.
Ferguson asks FEMA for emergency declaration
Earlier Wednesday, Ferguson announced he’ll be asking FEMA for an emergency declaration.
“We need the federal government to grant that request. This is critical,” he said at a news conference Wednesday.
Ferguson shared a strong message for Washingtonians.
“We’re praying for, we’re doing everything we can to help you in your situation, and we also ask you to listen carefully to the experts who are providing information to you,” he said.
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