WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Recovery efforts are underway in Whatcom County following the historic flooding we saw last week.

The county is urging anyone whose home or business was damaged by the flood to fill out an assessment form so they can qualify for state or federal funds.

Residents who are clearing out flood debris can drop it off at one of three sites: one on Swanson Road near Sumas and two more in Ferndale. Click here for more information from Whatcom County on debris management sites. 

Anyone who’s been displaced by the flooding can call the county’s flood call center at 360-788-5303 or visit the county’s website to fill out an emergency sheltering needs form.

For more Whatcom County resources, click here.

Local businesses in need of support should connect with Western Washington University’s Small Business Development Center.

More businesses and organizations are stepping up to help flood victims in our area.

A spokesperson for U-Haul confirmed that they’re offering 30 days of free storage to anyone impacted by the floods.

Those include U-Haul locations in Bellingham, Ferndale, and Burlington.

Relief organization Samaritan’s Purse says their crewmembers have been removing mud and debris from damaged homes since Friday.

Anyone looking to volunteer with their organization is encouraged to visit their website at spvolunteer.org.

Premera Blue Cross adds that on top of donating $25,000 to the American Red Cross, they’re offering assistance to any member who lost medications as a result of evacuating or flooding.

And Boeing announced that they’ve donated $250,000 to the American Red Cross NW Region to help with flood recovery efforts.

Meanwhile, both the Whatcom and Skagit Community Foundations have activated their Resilience Funds to support residents affected by the flooding.

Anyone who’s interested in lending a hand can volunteer with the Whatcom Long-Term Recovery Group.