The flooding of Everson, Washington
America’s towns are not ready for climate catastrophes. Here’s how one is hanging on.
America’s towns are not ready for climate catastrophes. Here’s how one is hanging on.
Courtesy of Rich and Katie Turner
Courtesy of Rich and Katie Turner
By Evan Bush Sept. 23, 2022
EVERSON, Wash. – As much as 5 feet of water rushed down Main Street here on the morning of Nov. 15. The currents, strong enough to push around a police Humvee, trapped people in their vehicles. Floodwaters submerged City Hall. Sewage spilled into homes from backed up wastewater pipes
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