As you may know, the past week has been devastating for many in our state, with rivers flowing at unprecedented levels and towns in Skagit and Whatcom Counties underwater. In Sumas it was estimated that 75% of homes were damaged, I-5 through Bellingham had to be shut down, and there is more rain yet to come.
This sort of disaster is exactly why we need to invest in climate change resiliency and prevention now rather than later. House Democrats promised that they would pass the Build Back Better Act this week – let’s call our representatives and remind them how important it is.
ACTION 1: If you can, please consider donating to support nonprofits that focus on disaster response here: https://wcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1455
ACTION 2: Call your representatives to remind them that this sort of unprecedented disaster is exactly why we need to invest in climate change resiliency and prevention with the Build Back Better Act.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal – 202-225-3106 or http://jayapal.house.gov/contact
Rep. Adam Smith – 202-225-8901 or http://adamsmith.house.gov/contact
Script: “Hi, my name is [NAME] and I am calling from [PLACE]. The unprecedented flooding in our state is a perfect example of why we urgently need to invest in climate change resilience and prevention. It is crucial that the Build Back Better Act be passed this week as promised. Thank you!”
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