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Managing Bills After a Disaster

Learn how to get help with credit card payments, utility bills, auto loans, and student debt after a disaster.

Credit Card Payments

If you cannot pay your credit card bill after a disaster, your credit card company may be able to help. Contact them right away and ask if there are any hardship programs available. Explain that a disaster has impacted your finances.

What should I do if I can’t pay my credit card bills?
Tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Auto Loans

If a natural disaster has affected your ability to make car payments, contact your lender. 

What should I do if I can’t make my car payments?
Tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Student Loans

If you were affected by a federally declared disaster, you may be eligible to get help if you cannot pay your student.

Natural Disasters and Student Loans
Options available to current students and student loan repayment.

Utility Bills

If you are struggling to make your utility bill payments, let your utility provider know. They may have assistance programs for you.

The Utilities and Transportation Commission can also assist with questions about bill assistance programs available in the state. 

You can reach the Utilities and Transportation Commission Consumer Hotline at 1888-333-WUTC (1-888-333-9882) or by email at consumer@utc.wa.gov