Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley Will Transition to Disaster Loan Outreach Center

LACEY, Wash. – A Disaster Recovery Center, jointly operated by FEMA and Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division in Sedro-Woolley since Jan. 19, will transition Feb. 11 to a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center.

Survivors of the Nov. 5 - Dec. 2, 2021 flooding, straight-line winds, severe storms, landslides and mudslides can still apply for FEMA assistance by phone, online or mobile app.

Homeowners and renters in Clallam, Skagit and Whatcom counties, the Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, Quileute Tribe and all tribes in the designated areas can apply for FEMA assistance online at disasterassistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA mobile app. If you use a relay service, such as video relay (VRS), captioned telephone or other service, give FEMA the number for that service.

Several other Disaster Recovery Centers are operating in designated areas to help with applications and recovery information. To find the nearest center, go online to FEMA.gov/DRC or call 800-621-3362.

The Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Old Sedro-Woolley Library, 802 Ball Street in Sedro-Woolley, will cease operation Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. The SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center will open at the same location Feb. 11 at 9 a.m.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday

Tuesday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

SBA customer service representatives will continue to answer questions, explain the disaster loan application process, help businesses and individuals apply for a low-interest disaster loan and close their approved disaster loans.

Applicants may also apply online using the Electronic Loan Application (ELA) via the SBA’s secure website at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela. Paper applications may be requested by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955 (800-877-8339 TTY) or by sending an e-mail to disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.

For more information about Washington flood and mudslide recovery, visit fema.gov/disaster/4635. Follow the FEMA Region 10 Twitter account at twitter.com/femaregion10.

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The Washington State Military Department’s Emergency Management Division leads and coordinates mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in Washington State to minimize      the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment and economy