SULTAN — Snohomish County and Volunteers of America Western Washington are partnering to temporarily open a Disaster Assistance Center in Sultan to help residents access post-flood resources. It will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sky Valley Center, 617 1st St. in Sultan.<\/p>\n
Representatives from multiple agencies will be present to provide guidance and support for residents impacted by December’s historic floods. Vouchers to dispose of flood-damaged household items free of charge, and in-person help filling out the county’s flood damage survey will be available.<\/p>\n
The county’s survey can be found online at https:\/\/www.snohomishcountywa.gov\/6586\/Report-Damage<\/a> and is available in English and Spanish.<\/p>\n “The impacts from a flood emergency can last long after the water recedes, especially for those whose homes were damaged,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in a Wednesday press release. “If your property was damaged by flooding and you are looking for information and assistance, I encourage you to attend one of the events next week.”<\/p>\n On Jan. 2, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that there is $2.5 million available for individual assistance to help cover costs with flood recovery, including short-term housing, small home repairs and food replacement.<\/p>\n There will be information regarding eligibility for state grants at the Disaster Assistance Center. Residents can also apply online at the Salvation Army website, https:\/\/www.sahelp.org\/<\/a>, or by phone at 833-719-4981.<\/p>\n In Wednesday’s press release, the county said it is working to request federal disaster assistance, but it is currently unknown if or how much federal assistance may be made available.<\/p>\n Eliza Aronson: 425-339-3434; eliza.aronson@heraldnet.com<\/a>; X: @ElizaAronson<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n