FEMA Steps In for Washington's Storm and Flood Emergency Aid
Published Date: 5/6/2026
Notice
Summary
The President declared an emergency in Washington on December 12, 2025, due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides starting December 9. This means FEMA will help cover 75% of emergency costs to protect people and property. The aid focuses on quick, direct federal support to keep everyone safe and reduce damage in the hardest-hit areas.
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Federal Pays 75% Of Eligible Costs
If you live in a designated area of Washington, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs. The Presidential emergency declaration was issued December 12, 2025 and applies to emergency measures beginning December 9, 2025.
Federal Assistance Program Numbers Listed
The notice lists Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers to be used for reporting and drawing funds, including programs such as Disaster Unemployment Assistance (97.034), Disaster Housing Assistance to Individuals and Households (97.048 and related housing CFDA numbers), Crisis Counseling (97.032), Disaster Legal Services (97.033), and Disaster Grants--Public Assistance (97.036). These CFDA numbers are identified in connection with the December 12, 2025 emergency declaration for Washington.
Emergency Protective Measures Authorized (Category B)
FEMA is authorized to provide assistance for emergency protective measures (Category B) limited to direct Federal assistance under the Public Assistance program to save lives and protect property and public health and safety. The authorization follows the December 12, 2025 emergency declaration for conditions beginning December 9, 2025.
Designated Counties and Tribal Nations Listed
The emergency declaration names Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, and Yakima Counties, the Samish Indian Nation, and all Tribal Nations within the specified jurisdictions as adversely affected for Category B emergency protective measures. If you live in one of these areas, those areas are designated for the declared emergency dated December 12, 2025.
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