Guidance For Financial Institutions
- Guidance Regarding Responding to Historic Flooding Impacts
Information from the Washington Department of Financial Institutions.
Immediate Safety and Shelter
- WA 2-1-1 (Washington 211).
This is the central contact for local community resources. They can direct you to emergency shelters, food banks, and immediate displacement support. - American Red Cross Shelter Finder
Find shelter through American Red Cross website or call 1-800-733-2767.
Finances and Bills
- Disaster Cash Assistance
Disaster Cash Assistance is available Dec. 17, 2025, to Jan. 15, 2026, for eligible households affected by flooding in specific counties. - Managing Bills and Credit Cards After a Disaster
Options that may be available to you if you can't make your payments. - Financial Steps To Take After A Disaster
Information from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Financial Recovery After A Disaster
Information from American Banker Association
For Homeowners
- Mortgage Help After A Disaster
What to do if you are struggling to pay your mortgage after a disaster. - Homeownership Resource Center
Call the Washington State Homeownership Hotline at 877-894-4663 to speak with a housing counselor. Counselors can help navigate post-emergency challenges such as delinquency, foreclosure mediation, property taxes, and HOA fees. - Flood Clean Up Safety Tips
Health safety tips from the Department of Health - Verify a Contractor License
Verify your contractor is licensed with Labor and Industries before hiring them for repairs. - How to Document Flood Damage
Information on how to document flood damage.
For Renters
- Uninhabitable Unit? Check your lease for "displacement" or "emergency" clauses.
- Renters Insurance: Standard renters insurance typically does not cover flood damage. Contact the Washington State Department of Insurance for more information.
- Resources: Call 211 or your local county emergency management for alternative shelter options.
Insurance
- Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Contact the Insurance Commissioner's office for information about insurance claims and options available to you. Visit their website or call 800-562-6900 - Filing Claims After A Natural Disaster
Information from the Washington Insurance Commissioner - About Flood Insurance
Information from Washington Insurance Commissioner - Tips On How To Document Flood Damage
Information from FEMA
Food Benefits
- Department of Social Health Services
If you lose food bought with food benefits because of recent flooding or a power outage, you can file a claim to replace those food benefits. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office to request a replacement.
Scams
- Avoiding Scams After A Disaster
Common scams to watch for. - After Storms Watch Out For Scams
Information from Federal Communications Commission. - Washington Attorney General's Office
Report suspected storm-related scams or fraud directly to the Attorney General.
More Resources
- Washington Emergency Management Division
Disaster updates, shelter, evacuation support. - WA211
Connect with local resources and support. - FEMA Disaster Help
Updates from FEMA