Chelan County declares a state of emergency in response to recent wind and rain storms, causing widespread flooding across the region.

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Commissioner Shon Smith approved the emergency declaration Wednesday. County policy allows for one of the three commissioners of Chelan County to declare a state of emergency after consulting with public safety officers or Chelan County Emergency Management.

The emergency declaration comes as numerous roads are blocked with debris, bridges and highways closed, and portions of cities flooded.

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Chelan County Emergency Management Sergeant Jason Reinfeld confirmed that the Stehekin water treatment plan

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