OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Applications are now open to receive financial aid for anyone affected by last month’s historic flooding.
Gov. Bob Ferguson says residents living in Whatcom, Skagit, King and Snohomish counties may be eligible for a share of $2.5 million in state funding.
“While we work to apply for federal assistance to obtain more extensive relief, this flexible state funding will help people deal with their immediate needs in the aftermath of this crisis,” Governor Ferguson said. “We are doing all we can to help our communities recover from this historic disaster.”
In order to qualify, applicants must earn 80 percent or less of the area median gross income and show proof that their primary residence was destroyed or seriously damaged by the flooding.
Individuals can receive up to $375, while 2 to 4 person households can get up to $750.
Households of five or more may be eligible for up to $1,125.
The aid will help cover the cost of short-term housing, small home repairs and food replacement.
Residents can apply online via the Salvation Army website at SAhelp.org, by calling 833-719-4981 or in person at a Disaster Assistance Center.
The centers will be open in Whatcom County this Saturday, Jan. 10, and next Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Nooksack Middle School.
