Flood victims hope for state assistance from extreme winter weather in Pierce County

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Recovering from December’s extreme winter weather comes with a hefty bill. The price keeps going up for people in parts of Pierce County, as their clean-up reveals new damage from the recent storms. FOX13

Gig Harbor is one community hit the hardest by recent flooding from the king tide. Storeowners in one business plaza said they hope to receive some government assistance to help cover costs of damages. On top of lost revenue and product, the owner of Purdy Liquor Market said the floors were also ruined by the flood.

"We’re trying to get the shop to a point where if this does continue happening and getting worse in the future, that damages can be minimal every time," said Stewart Wentworth, owner of Black Cat Barbershop. Flooding wasn’t the only extreme winter weather event that whipped through in Pierce County. A cold snap and a wind storm also caused damages.wants to hear from anyone who is recovering from those storms that hit beginning December 17 through the end of the month. The details could potentially lead to relief funds from the state.

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