Local Weather Alert: D.C. declares state of emergency

	Saturday, June 30, 2012 3:48:07 PM LOCAL WEATHER ALERT D.C. declares state of emergency The District government declared a state of emergency Saturday afternoon, allowing it to apply for federal financial aid. Virginia has already done the same, and Maryland is expected to do so soon. Friday's devastating storm has killed at least 5 people in the metro region, and 1.3 million still are without power. Read more at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-thunderstorms-knock-out-power-across-region-leaving-2-dead/2012/06/30/gJQAB9MbDW_story.html Or visit PostLocal.com or the Capital Weather Gang. SEND TO A FRIEND UNSUBSCRIBE E-MAIL CENTER GET HELP Washington Post Digital E-mail Customer Care 1150 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20071  ©2011 The Washington Post Privacy Policy