News, Media & Events: Washington

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Press Releases and Fact Sheets

FEMA Awards $4.9 Million to Help Local Firefighters and First Responders Obtain Critical Resources

BOTHELL, Wash. – FEMA has awarded $4.9 Million to communities in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program to enhance the safety of the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards.
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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Retreat Fire in Washington

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Retreat Fire burning in Yakima County, Washington.
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FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Swawilla Fire in Washington

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Swawilla Fire burning in on the lands of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and in Ferry and Okanogan counties, Washington.
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