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President approves Washington storms disaster declaration

In this April 20, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump listens in the East Room of the White House in Washington. He approved a disaster declaration for Washington state to address damage from late January and February storms that brought flooding, landslides and mudslides. (Andrew Harnik / Associated Press)
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SEATTLE – President Donald Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Washington state to address damage from late January and February storms that brought flooding, landslides and mudslides.

The action, in response to a request from Gov. Jay Inslee, makes federal funding available to state, local and tribal governments as well as certain nonprofit groups. Spokane was one of many counties named in the declaration.

The assistance covers emergency work and repair or replacement of facilities damaged from Jan. 30 to Feb. 22 in 13 counties, and hazard mitigation measures statewide.

Other counties named in the declaration included Adams, Benton, Columbia, Franklin, Grant, Lewis, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Skamania, Wahkiakum, Walla Walla and Whatcom.