The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has positioned Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams across Washington State to support lifesaving and life-sustaining operations in response to severe weather impacts. The teams are prepared to deploy rapidly under President Donald J. Trump’s emergency declaration to assist affected communities.
FEMA is working in close coordination with state, tribal, and local authorities, as well as other federal partners, to ensure a swift, coordinated, and effective response to evolving conditions on the ground. The agency’s priority remains protecting lives, supporting emergency responders, and delivering critical resources where they are needed most.
“FEMA stands ready to support Washington communities during this emergency,” the agency said in a statement. “Our Urban Search and Rescue teams are equipped to respond quickly to assist with rescue operations, damage assessments, and other critical missions as conditions require.”
Residents are urged to follow guidance from local and state emergency management officials and to remain alert to changing weather and safety advisories.
