Washington Disaster News

       Emergency Public Information from the Washington Emergency Management Division

News Releases

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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 (203.26 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 (208.9 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 (203.26 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 (196.1 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 (204.29 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 (206.34 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 (209.41 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.
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  USDA Secretary Designates 25 Counties for Assistance (73.01 KB)
  
  USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack has designated nine Washington counties as farm disasters due to weather-related losses in 2008. An additional 16 contiguous counties are also available for assitance.
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  SBA Offers Assistance for Non-farming Agricultural Businesses (206.34 KB)
  
  The Small Business Administration is offering loans to businesses affected by losses as a result of drought, flooding or frost in all of 2008. The loans are for non-farm businesses only.