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January 9, 2024
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Winds and Flood Alerts*?*
A significant winter storm will create blizzard conditions across higher terrain Wednesday. Heavy snow is likely across much of the western elevations, with lighter accumulations possible even into the lowlands and valleys. For local details, look up your zip code at NOAA's weather report here: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
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*FORECAST*?
The NOAA/National Weather Service forecast [ [link removed] ] calls for steady *winds in the 20-30 mph range with gusts as high as the mid-40 mph range*. Please note that a wind forecast for four days ahead is subject to change so please watch your weather updates.
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*DEFINITIONS:*?
The following resources from Washington Emergency Management Division can help you prepare for a storm:??
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*Flood [ [link removed] ]* - Damage from flooding exceeds damage by all other natural hazards in Washington State.?
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*Landslide* [ [link removed] ] - Landslide is the movement of rock, soil and debris down a hillside or slope. Landslides take lives, destroy homes, businesses, and public buildings, interrupt transportation, undermine bridges, derail train cars, cover clam and oyster beds, and damage utilities.?
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*Severe Storm* [ [link removed] ] - All areas of Washington State are vulnerable to severe weather. A severe storm is an atmospheric disturbance that results in one or more of the following phenomena: strong winds, large hail, thunderstorm, tornado, rain, snow, or freezing rain. ?
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A *Wind Advisory [ [link removed] ]* is issued when strong winds above 20 mph are predicted with possible gusts above 40 mph. Note that the higher winds can be generally located in the areas north and west of the Puget Sound area, so we expect the strongest gusts there, but we could still have very elevated winds in your area.
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A *Flood Watch* [ [link removed] ] is in effect when the potential for flooding due to prolonged moderate to heavy rains.
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Be Safe*?
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*Who We Are*?The Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ODHH) provides programs and services for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled individuals, their families, and service providers in Washington State. ODHH works to ensure that services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
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*What We Do*?ODHH operates under the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and is entrusted with fulfilling its legislative mandate outlined in RCW 43.20A.725. ODHH?s work includes:
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_Advocacy_: ODHH advocates for the rights, interests, and needs of individuals who are Deaf, DeafBlind, Deaf Disabled, Hard of Hearing, Late Deafened, and Speech Disabled. The Office works to eliminate communication barriers and promote equal opportunities in various service areas, including training, consultation, contract management, information and referrals, and resources to promote communication equity.
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_Coordination:_?ODHH is a centralized resource. The Office collaborates with governmental, business, and community stakeholders to develop and implement policies, programs, and initiatives that address and ensure that state services and resources are accessible and inclusive to all Washingtonians.
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