Washington Warns of Toilet Rats After Floods

TL;DR
Washington state officials warn residents about rats potentially entering homes through toilets due to recent severe flooding, advising calm and specific steps to handle encounters, as floods have caused widespread damage and increased rodent intrusion risks.
- Washington state officials warn of toilet rats after floods: ‘Try to stay calm’ The Guardian
- Toilet Rats: Rare, but There The New York Times
- ‘Screaming like a banshee’: KIRO hosts react to possible toilet rat amid King County warning MyNorthwest.com
- Be aware of toilet rats, King County says The Seattle Times
- Wet rat winter? How to handle toilet rats after Washington's heavy rain KUOW
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