March 31st Deadline Approaching For Disaster Assistance Registration And SBA Loan Packets

Release Date: March 16, 2009
Release Number: 1817-051

OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The deadline to apply for disaster assistance and to complete the SBA loan packets is fast approaching. It is Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Washington residents affected by the January 6-16, 2009, winter storm, landslides, mudslides, and flooding are urged to register for assistance and to complete the loan application from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), if one is sent to them. Officials of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Washington Emergency Management Division (WEMD), and the SBA stress that the SBA loan application must be completed for consideration for various other types of assistance programs.
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http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47743

Individuals affected by the recent storms, flooding and landslides in the following Counties are eligible for FEMA disaster assistance:

Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston, Clallam, Lewis, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, Wahkiakum, Cowlitz, Kittitas, and Benton Counties

Applicants can register for FEMA assistance by calling, toll-free, 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA), TTY 1-800-462-7585, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week, or register online at www.disasterassistance.gov. Registration is available until March 31, 2009.

You must register for FEMA - Even If You Have Registered With Local Agencies:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47446

Summary Disaster/FEMA Assistance:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABPub/2009/01/30/2008691034.pdf

Appeal Process If Denied FEMA Assistance
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47488

FREE LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME STORM VICTIMS: Washington Lawyers Activate Hotline 1-866-519-7099:

The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division have established a legal services line to provide free legal services for victims of recent storms, flooding and landslides. 

Storm victims in need of legal assistance are advised to call 1-866-519-7099, provide contact information and the nature of the problem and you will be called back by a volunteer attorney. http://www.wsba.org/media/releases/stormvictims0209.htm

The National Disaster Legal Aid web site was created to provide legal resources to those who have been directly affected by a disaster. Includes general information helpful to disaster relief on housing, insurance claims, insurance, employment, and other vital issues.

FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers

Updated Disaster Recovery Center Schedule (2/13/09)
FEMA has updated the schedules and dates for Disaster Recovery Center operations in:  W. Richland, Issaquah, Bellingham, Stanwood, Monroe, Raymond, Longview Puyallup and Ellensburg.  http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47486

Monroe Disaster Relief Center Opens:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008700783_disaster03m.html

Flooding Victims in 8 Counties Eligible for FEMA assistance; Relief Center Opens in Auburn Super Mall:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008691240_disaster31m.html

FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center In Lewis County:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47389

FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center in Raymond:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47428

FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center in Olympia:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47427

Disaster recovery centers open In Longview:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47440

FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center In Puyallup:
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=47452