Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

News Releases

• SWINE FLU - National, state and local information
  WEMD Advisory, April 27, 2009
  
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  State to Receive Federal Shipment of Medications to Treat Swine Flu
  
  The state expects to receive within the next week a supply of antiviral medication from the federal Strategic National Stockpile, according to the state Department of Health.
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  FEMA Adds Assistance to Three Washington Counties for Heavy December Snows (200.19 KB)
  
  The Federal Emergency Management Agency will provide varying degrees of assistance to Ferry, Stevens and Whitman counties for heavy snows last December.
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  FEMA For Kids (198.66 KB)
  
  Parents and children can find lots of good advice on preparing for disasters at FEMA's website for kids. Go online to www.fema.gov and click on "Kids".
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  Tsunami Test Is Overwhelming Success (7.95 KB)
  
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  Long-Term Recovery Organizations Provide Disaster Assistance (195.07 KB)
  
  Disaster assistance may still be available from community-based long-term recovery organizations. For information call 211.
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  Lack Of Flood Insurance Puts Washington Residents At Risk (203.78 KB)
  
  Flooding is a reality of life for many people in Washington. Unfortunately not many have flood insurance. The federal National Flood Insurance Program offers low cost solutions to home and business owners.
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  Disaster Aid Hits $12.8 Million; Registrations Top 3,900 (53.97 KB)
  
  Aid for the January 2009 storm and flooding disaster has reached $12.8 million. Registrations for disaster aid totaled more than 3,900 after the March 31 registration deadline passed.
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  Disaster Assistance Exceeds $11.5 million (204.29 KB)
  
  Disaster assistance for January's flooding has exceeded $11.5 million. The registration deadline is Tuesday, March 31. If you need assistance call 1-800-621-FEMA.
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  One Week Left to Register for Disaster Assistance (50.35 KB)
  
  March 31 is the deadline to file for homeowners, renters and businesses to register for federal disaster aid for losses in the January 2009 severe winter storm, landslides, mudslides and flooding.