SNOHOMISH COUNTY – Snohomish County residents can now seek Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) financial assistance as they continue to recover from the disruption caused by December’s record flooding.
The deadline to apply is June 10, 2026. Starting this week, disaster assistance centers are scheduled to be open for a total of 18 days at three locations in the county to provide people in-person help applying for recovery funds.
“This is why we have worked so hard as a community and as a region to document damage and make our case for federal assistance,” said Lucia Schmit, director of the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management. “These funds can make a difference for many who live here.”
FEMA assistance is not income dependent and may be available to individuals whose homes were not as severely damaged as state programs require. People who earlier did not qualify for state help should apply with FEMA now to see if there are federal programs that may be of assistance.
The expanded federal assistance became available after President Donald Trump on April 7, 2026, approved a major disaster declaration covering Snohomish County and other areas of Washington affected by record flooding, mudslides and other damage caused by a series of storms Dec. 5-19, 2025.
Many families, farmers and businesses still are experiencing impacts, and the community saw more than $18 million in damage to roads, utilities and other public infrastructure.
People can immediately seek FEMA’s help by:
- Registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov
- Calling toll-free to 1-800-621-3362
- Applying for federal assistance directly using the FEMA app.
Financial Assistance can be used for:
- Temporary Housing – homeowners and renters receive funds to rent a different place to live.
- Home Repair – homeowners receive grants to repair damage from the disaster that is not covered by insurance.
- Other Needs Assistance – grants for necessary and serious needs caused by the disaster that are not covered by insurance. This includes medical, dental, funeral, personal property, transportation, vehicle repair or replacement, moving and storage and other expenses that FEMA approves.
Emergency Management has worked with partners to arrange in-person opportunities for people harmed by the storms to meet with FEMA representatives and others offering help. Here’s the schedule:
Snohomish
Snohomish Library, 311 Maple Ave Snohomish, WA 98290.
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 29, May 20, and June 3.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1, May 22, and June 5.
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 2, May 23, and June 6.
Sultan
Volunteers of America, 617 1st St., Sultan, WA 98294.
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 6 and May 27.
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 8 and May 29.
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 9 and May 30.
Arlington
Stilly Valley Center, 18308 Smokey Point Blvd, Arlington, WA 98223
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 13.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., May 15.
Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 16.
NOTE: FEMA can’t duplicate payments. If a loss is covered by another source, such as insurance, or is taken care of by state assistance, FEMA cannot pay for that cost again. Duplicate payments are prohibited by law.
Source: Snohomish County
Author: Lynnwood Times Staff
