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Washington Emergency Management Division Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Washington Emergency Management Division, Government Organization, 20 Aviation Drive, Building 20, MS TA-20, Lakewood, WA.

We lead and coordinate mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery in Washington State to minimize the impact of disasters and emergencies on the people, property, environment and economy for a disaster ready and resilient Washington State.

Deadline Warning: Only 1 week left to apply for the State Individual Assistance - Household Needs Grant and receive cash...
10/23/2026

Deadline Warning: Only 1 week left to apply for the State Individual Assistance - Household Needs Grant and receive cash assistance!

If your home was destroyed or severely damaged by the Central/Eastern Washington fires (on or after June 14, 2026), you may be eligible for direct cash grants to help with groceries, temporary housing, and urgent supplies.

Available assistance:
• 1 person: $750
• 2–4 people: $1,500
• 5+ people: Up to $2,250

Available for residents in Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, and Yakima counties, as well as the Yakama Nation, Colville Reservation, and Spokane Tribe.

The application only takes a few minutes!
• Apply online: mil.wa.gov/wafires26
• Call 2-1-1 for phone support

More info on the program, including eligibility and what documents you need to apply here: www.mil.wa.gov/wildfire-assistance

Deadline: Oct. 30, 2026

Tag anyone in your community who might still need to apply!

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Washington t...
10/23/2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Washington that there is a Nov. 24 deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5 – 22, 2025. The disaster declaration covers the Washington counties of Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, Island, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Lewis, Okanogan, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum, Whatcom, and Yakima. Under this declaration, SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program is available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, and private nonprofit organizations — including faith-based organizations — impacted by financial losses directly related to the disaster.

The loan amount can be up to $2 million with interest rates as low as 4% for small businesses and 3.625% for private nonprofit organizations, with terms up to 30 years. Interest does not accrue, and payments are not due until 12 months from the date of the first loan disbursement. The SBA determines eligibility and sets loan amounts and terms based on each applicant’s financial condition.

To apply online, visit https://www.sba.gov/disaster/. Applicants may also call SBA’s National Support Network Center at (866) SBA-HELP or email [email protected] for more information on disaster assistance.

10/22/2026

These levees are going to help flooding issues. A great mitigation project.

10/17/2026

To support Washington state's request for federal assistance following this summer's devastating wildfires, Governor Bob Ferguson is sending this video to the Trump Administration to help show the severity of the damage. Governor Ferguson has requested two types of FEMA assistance: Individual Assistance to help Washingtonians cover their emergency costs and Public Assistance to clean up debris and repair damage to infrastructure including roads, bridges and utilities.

Watch the full video in the comments.

Video Description: Fire survivors talk about the impacts of the wildfire in Spokane, along with statements from Gov. Ferguson, Congressman Baumgartner and other community leaders next to visuals showing the devastation and working with the community in the aftermath.

10/16/2026

To support Washington state's request for federal assistance following this summer's devastating wildfires, Governor Bob Ferguson is sending this video to the Trump Administration to help show the severity of the damage. Governor Ferguson has requested two types of FEMA assistance: Individual Assistance to help Washingtonians cover their emergency costs and Public Assistance to clean up debris and repair damage to infrastructure including roads, bridges and utilities.

Video Description: Fire survivors talk about the impacts of the wildfire in Spokane, along with statements from Gov. Ferguson, Congressman Baumgartner and other community leaders next to visuals showing the devastation and working with the community in the aftermath.

Deadline Warning: Only 2 weeks left to apply for the State Individual Assistance - Household Needs Grant and receive cas...
10/16/2026

Deadline Warning: Only 2 weeks left to apply for the State Individual Assistance - Household Needs Grant and receive cash assistance!

If your home was destroyed or suffered major damage from the Central/Eastern Washington fires (on or after June 14, 2026), direct cash grants are available to help with groceries, temporary housing, and urgent supplies.

Available assistance:
• 1 person: $750
• 2–4 people: $1,500
• 5+ people: Up to $2,250

Available for residents in Benton, Chelan, Columbia, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, and Yakima counties, as well as the Yakama Nation, Colville Reservation, and Spokane Tribe.

The application only takes a few minutes!

• Apply online: mil.wa.gov/wafires26
• Call 2-1-1 for phone support
More info on the program, including eligibility and what documents you need to apply here: www.mil.wa.gov/wildfire-assistance
Deadline: Oct. 30, 2026

Tag anyone in your community who might still need to apply!

10/16/2026

Your relationship might be over, and ShakeOut might be over, but earthquake preparedness shouldn't be. 💔 ShakeOut can be ANY day! Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On before the next earthquake.👉 It's not too late to sign up!

Let us know you practiced or plan to practice at https://www.shakeout.org/washington/

Video Description: Woman is sitting at a picnic table in a sunny park. She is scrolling on her phone while a man’s voice explains to her that their three-year relationship isn’t working, is over, AND they will have to separate their two cats. Text on the screen reads “POV: You’re breaking up with me, but I forgot to sign up for the Great Washington ShakeOut earthquake and tsunami drill..” She appears distracted and feigns disappointment as the man explains how they’ve grown apart. The page goes black and reads “It may be too late for your relationship... but it's not too late to sign up for ShakeOut.” While the man continues on talking the video transitions to a link and text "Sign up at shakeout.org/washington" with the WA EMD and Shakeout logos.

Lots of great advice in these graphics.
10/15/2026

Lots of great advice in these graphics.

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