Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

News Releases

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  Return SBA Disaster Loan Application (202.75 KB)
  
  Make sure you fill out your SBA application if you live in a flood-effected county. Even if you don't qualify for a loan the form is needed for other types of assistance.
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  FEMA Denial letters can be Appealed (195.07 KB)
  
  A denial letter on your FEMA claim isn't the last word.
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  Disaster Aid Tops $3 million (210.43 KB)
  
  Housing and other needs assistance has topped $3 million in the recovery program for Washington's January flooding.
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  How to Choose a Contractor for Disaster Repairs (53.35 KB)
  
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  FEMA Approves Aid for Flood Damage to Public Infrastructure in 22 Counties (50.47 KB)
  
  FEMA has approved the state's request to authorize federal disaster aid for public infrastructure damaged in the January 2008 floods. The declaration will include 22 counties.
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  Be Careful of Disaster Recovery Scams and Fraud (53.73 KB)
  
  FEMA warns persons may impersonate FEMA inspectors to take advantage of disaster aid applicants.
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  Gov. Gregoire's Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for December 2008 Snow and Storms (31.23 KB)
  
  Gov. Gregoire has requested a federal disaster declaration for public infrastructure damages and emergency response costs resulting for the December 2008 snowfall and storms. The request includes 33 counties.
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  FEMA Can Assist in Your Language (203.26 KB)
  
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  Register with FEMA to Get Disaster Aid (199.17 KB)
  
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  Flood Disaster Aid Tops $1 Million (54.22 KB)
  
  January flood disaster housing assistance payments have topped $1 million.