Flood-related Incidents Rapid Emergency Response at Gig Harbor

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued multiple weather warnings for the northwest of the state, after which fire and medical personnel responded to flood-related emergencies in Gig Harbor, Washington. This footage from Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One shows several businesses near the Purdy Bay Bridge surrounded by water. Fire and Medic One said crews were responding to a number of emergencies in the district, including electrical fires. The NWS in nearby Seattle urged motorists to use caution when traveling through flooded areas. credit: Gig Harbor Fire and Medicine One via Storyful

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