State EOC Activation: Phase II

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)

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Storm Related Information:

• Additional WA Counties Eligible for Assistance (Word)
• Rebuilding? You Will Need a Building Permit First
• Presidential Disaster Declaration for December Storm and Snow Damages
• Free Disaster Legal Services (Word)
• SBA Loans for Businesses (non-farming) (Word)
• Counties Designated as Farm Disasters (PDF)
• FSA Assistance Available for Storm-related Farm Losses (Word)
• Washington Receives Federal Disaster Declaration (PDF)
• Seven Counties Added to Receive Disaster Aid (PDF)
• WA Counties Receive Infrastructure Assistance (PDF)
• WA Designated County Map (PDF)
• IRS Disaster Tax Center
• Flood and Disaster Relief Information (WA Department of Revenue)
• Disaster Unemployment Benefits (ESD)
• Farm Service Agency Loan Program Approved (PDF)

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General Information:

• Misunderstandings About Disaster Assistance
• Purchase of Flood Insurance Encouraged
• Be Aware - Flood related scams (PDF)
• Tips to Avoid Scams and Fraud from FEMA (PDF)
• Governor's General Economic Recovery Website

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Donation and Volunteer Information

Donation and Volunteer Information Washington Food Banks are accepting donations...

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Local Emergency Management Agencies

For local information please contact your
local Emergency Management Agency.