"I watched group after group of volunteers come back after a long day, covered in mud and smiles."
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"This is the critical first step in the normal protocol of formally assessing the level of damage and the dollar impact."
Volunteers are needed mostly in Sumas and donations are mostly needed in Everson/Nooksack.
Volunteers continue to be needed to help with local assistance efforts.
Motorists are advised not to drive on roads with water and debris over the roadway.
The photos reveal the extent of the flooding from Bellingham Bay to Lynden.
Traffic is being directed to the east since all westbound roads in the area are closed.
The closures are due to the dangers in getting to and from schools due to flooding.
While the river is expected to crest tonight, it is also expected to maintain flood stage levels into Wednesday.