This is the last page of the letter from Washington Governor Jay Inslee to President Trump:
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
March 19, 2020
Page 31
Washington state epidemiologists anticipate the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 will
grow exponentially into the thousands based on predictive modeling. Additional epidemiological
investigative resources, public health laboratory capacity, surveillance tools, medical equipment,
supplies, and associated health and medical personnel will be required to meet the growing need.
This COVID-19 pandemic event is beyond the capability of the state, tribes and local
governments. The COVID-19 pandemic has overwhelmed public and private healthcare facilities
across the state. As the pandemic continues to expand, front-line health care workers will be
unable to adequately address the medical needs of patients with health concerns both related and
unrelated to COVID-19. This global pandemic has placed an extensive burden on the health care
sector of our state, resulting in significant delays to receiving adequate medical care.
The state urgently requires additional supplemental federal emergency assistance in order to save
lives, protect public health and safety, and limit further spread of the disease.
I have designated Stacey McClain of the Washington Military Department, Emergency
Management Division, as the State Coordinating Officer for this request. He will work with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency and is authorized to provide any further information,
assurances, requests or justifications on my behalf.
Very truly yours,
Jay Inslee
Governor
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