On April 10, the federal government approved Washington’s request for a federal disaster declaration for the December 2025 Floods. Two requests were approved – Individual Assistance (for community members and businesses) and Public Assistance (for public entities, infrastructure, and response to the flooding).
People who suffered disaster-related damage in Chelan, Grays Harbor, King, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, and Whatcom Counties – including the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, Lummi Nation, Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Nisqually Indian Tribe, Nooksack Indian Tribe, Puyallup Tribe, Quinault Indian Nation, Samish Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, Squaxin Island Tribe, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, Tulalip Tribes, and the Upper Skagit Indian Tribe – may be eligible for assistance by registering with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Apply for FEMA assistance in 1 of 3 ways:
- Online: disasterassistance.gov
- Phone: (800) 621-3362
- Download and use the FEMA app
Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service. For an accessible video on three ways to apply for FEMA assistance, visit: youtube.com/watch?v=LU7wzRjByhI
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance is June 10, 2026.