Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

News Releases

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  Check Your Insurance Coverage (202.00 KB)
  
  Be prepared for the next disaster. Make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.
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  Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Nears (200.00 KB)
  
  Disaster Unemployment Assistance is open to anyone who suffered a job or income loss as a result of January's floods. For information call 1-800-621-FEMA.
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  Gov. Gregoire's Statement on Federal Disaster Declaration for December Winter Storm and Snow Damages
  
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  Bellingham and Stanwood DRCs to close (198.50 KB)
  
  The Bellingham and Stanwood disaster recovery centers will close Tuesday, March 3. For disaster assistance call 1-800-621-FEMA
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  Still Time to Apply for Assistance (204.00 KB)
  
  The deadline for applying for disaster assistance is March 31. To date, more than $7 million in aid has been distributed.
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  Use Disaster Funds Only for Allowable Purposes (198.50 KB)
  
  Make sure you use your assistance dollars for their intended purpose. Spend your money wisely and within FEMA rules.
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  Free Disaster Legal Services Hotline (191.50 KB)
  
  Need legal assistance as a result of January's floods? Call 1-800-621-FEMA for help.
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  Disaster Assistance for Personal Property (199.50 KB)
  
  Assistance is available for personal property losses occuring during January's floods. For information call 1-800-621-FEMA.
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  DRC in Puyallup closes Wednesday (201.50 KB)
  
  The Puyallup disaster recovery center closes Wednesday, February 25. To register for assistance, call 1-800-621-FEMA
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  Nearly $5.5 Million Distributed in Disaster Assistance (204.50 KB)
  
  Almost $5.5 million in disaster relief has been distributed to 15 Washington counties since Jan. 30. There is still time to register for assistance. Call 1-800-621-FEMA.