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In an effort to support local jurisdictions and Washington citizens that were affected by the recent severe weather and flooding, EMD will continue to provide relevant disaster related information and resource links on this page.

 

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State EOC Activation: Phase II


Disaster Assistance Webinar

The Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Small Business Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency held a webinar on disaster assistance on February 24th. Topics included: Federal Tax Relief Available to Taxpayers in a Disaster Area, Information About Federally Declared Disaster Areas, Reporting Disaster Area Losses, IRS Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Program, SBA Disaster Assistance Program, and FEMA Disaster Assistance.

To view the presentation click: IRS/SBA Webinar

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Additional Resources:
- IRS Disaster Relief Resources (Word)
- IRS Disaster Relief (PDF)
- FEMA Disaster Assistance (PDF)
- SBA Disaster Assistance (PDF)

Recovery Updates:

  • The deadline to apply for federal and state disaster assistance ended on March 31, 2009. If you need assistance, please contact your local emergency management agency. 
  • Disaster assistance may still be available from community-based long-term recovery organizations.
  • FEMA Disaster Recovery Information:
    • FEMA Assistance:

      • If you have registered with FEMA and need to check the status of your application, or request general assistance, please contact the FEMA Helpline:
      Phone: 1.800.621.3362 (FEMA)

General Information:

Donation and Volunteer Information

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Donation and Volunteer Information

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Local Emergency Management Agencies

Information and Resources

Flood Information

For local information please contact your
local emergency management agency.

 

 

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