Karina Andrew reports in the Whidbey News-Times from the Island County Commissioners board meeting of Jan. 10, 2023.
King tides that caused severe flooding on Whidbey last month and prompted Island County commissioners to issue a declaration of emergency are expected to return at the end of the week.
They Said It
Commissioner Melanie Bacon shared some tips for coastal area residents to protect vulnerable properties from potential flooding in a newsletter to constituents.
“When we have these kinds of events, nature wins,” she said in the meeting, but added that there are many mitigation measures people can take.
