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City of Washington declares state of emergency due to flooding

WASHINGTON, Pa. — The City of Washington has declared a state of emergency due to severe flooding that hit our region.

The mayor declared the state of emergency Friday morning, citing “extraordinary rainfall and weather conditions the residents and general public...are being subjected to potential harm to their person and property.”

The state of emergency will last five days unless extended by city council.

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