1/19/22 NEWS RELEASE FROM FEMA: Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Skagit County

News Release, Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Skagit County

LACEY, WA. – FEMA, in partnership with the Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division, will open a Disaster Recovery Center Wednesday, Jan. 19, in Skagit County to help survivors of the November flooding and mudslides.

Center location:

Old Sedro-Woolley Library, 802 Ball Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284

The center will open Jan. 19 with hours 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. On Jan. 21, hours will change to Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday noon – 6 p.m.

Recovery specialists from FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration and Washington state agencies will be available to help residents of Clallam, Skagit and Whatcom counties, including members of the Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe and the Quileute Nation, apply for federal assistance and receive information about help available for homeowners, renters and business owners. 

It is not necessary to go to a center to apply for assistance. Residents and tribal members in the designated counties can apply online at disasterassistance.gov, call 800-621-3362, or use the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

FEMA financial assistance may include money for temporary housing, basic home repairs or other disaster-related needs such as childcare, transportation and medical, funeral or dental expenses.

For an accessible video on how to apply for FEMA assistance, go to youtube.com/watch?v=WZGpWI2RCNw.

The Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment and economy.

For more information about Washington flood and mudslide recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4635. Follow the FEMA Region 10 Twitter account at twitter.com/femaregion10. 

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