Washington to Receive Federal Disaster Aid Following December Storms and Flooding

FEMA announced federal disaster assistance for Washington state for damages from Dec. 5–19, 2025, including storms, winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides, with aid available to individuals (grants for housing and repairs, loans) and to state/tribal/local governments and certain nonprofits through Public Assistance. Applications can be made at DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362, with timelines varying as funds move from federal to state to local agencies. John F. Harrison was named federal coordinating officer. Local leaders in Whatcom County emphasize that aid helps but isn’t a complete solution amid ongoing recovery, and residents are urged to keep receipts and documentation for reimbursement.