www.komotv.com/stories/38970.htmWashington State To Shelter Katrina Evacuees
September 4, 2005
By KOMO Staff & News Services
OLYMPIA - Governor Christine Gregoire announced Sunday that the state is making plans to host up to 2,000 hurricane evacuees.
"We don't know at this point how many people will be coming," Gregoire said, "but we are making plans based on an initial estimate of up to 2,000 people. We don't know the exact timing for their arrival, but expect it will be within the next few days. We will share more information when it becomes available.
Assisting with the plan to host Katrina refugees are state officials, representatives from the city of Seattle, King Pierce and Snohomish Counties, the American Red Cross and many other organizations.
The state of Washington plans to provide shelter, food, medicine and other assistance to people displaced by the hurricane.