华盛顿州宣布,由于来自大气河流的洪水,引发了联邦援助和卫生措施,导致公共卫生紧急状态。 Washington state declares public health emergency due to flooding from atmospheric rivers, triggering federal aid and health measures.

在华盛顿州,由于背对背的大气河流造成的严重洪水和暴风雨,导致广泛的破坏、疏散和基础设施中断,宣布了公共卫生紧急状态。 A public health emergency has been declared in Washington state due to severe flooding and storms caused by back-to-back atmospheric rivers, leading to widespread damage, evacuations, and infrastructure disruptions. 美国卫生与公众服务部在国务卿罗伯特·肯尼迪(Robert F. Kennedy Jr.)领导下启动了紧急情况,以改善获得医疗服务的机会,免除对医院的HIPAA处罚,并利用HHS EMPOWER数据帮助依赖医疗装置的脆弱病人。 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., activated the emergency to improve access to medical care, waive HIPAA penalties for hospitals, and use HHS emPOWER data to assist vulnerable patients reliant on medical devices. 此前由特朗普总统授权的联邦援助支持恢复工作,作为官员警告受污染水的风险,敦促居民避免洪水和沸水。 Federal aid, previously authorized by President Trump, supports recovery efforts as officials warn of risks from contaminated water and urge residents to avoid floodwaters and boil water.