ResumeResumption of 'business as normal', or recovery, includes activities undertaken after an event to return vital economic systems to minimum standards (in the short-term) and all economic systems to normal or improved levels (in the long-term). These activities can include damage assessment, data recovery, debris removal, crisis counseling, public information, reconstruction, or temporary housing.

Recovery Updates:

  • 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)

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

Additional Playback Information: Playback Instructions

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

Additional Recovery Assistance:   

Disaster Recovery Articles and Additional Information:   

 

For questions or comments please email: Business@emd.wa.gov

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