Flooding Resources
Flooding Resources
Updated as of December 30th, 2025
Message from the DSHS' DDCS regarding food benefits"
If you lose food bought with food benefits because of recent flooding or a power outage, you can file a claim to replace those food benefits. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office to request a replacement. If you live in Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Whatcom or Yakima counties, and lost food due to the floods or power outages related to the atmospheric river event that began on Dec. 9, 2025, you may file a claim until Jan. 8, 2026. People in all other counties must file a claim within 10 days of food loss.
To learn more visit https://www.dshs.wa.gov/alert/food-benefits-and-flooding
Recovery Resources:
Review state flood emergency financial and recovery resources for homeowners and renters. You can get guidance for financial information and insurance and learn how to avoid scams.
- Documents How to Start a Flood Insurance Claim, Identifying Your Advocates After a Flood, Starting Your Recovery: FEMA's Flood Insurance Claims Process, Recovering Financially After a Flood.
- Websites: How to Start a Flood Insurance Claim, How to Document Damage.
- Power outage information and tips from Ready.gov:
Washington State experienced major flooding in the December 2025. This page serves as a informational resource on assistance available to those who were impacted by the flooding.
Below are resources to help you and your family to stay informed and up to date on resources:
Flood Safety | Washington State Department of Health
Learn how to stay safe before, during, and after a flood including guidance on drinking water, sanitation, clean up, and health hazards.
Emergency Food Program | Washington State DSHS
In Washington, a there are a few programs that may be able to assist you and your family with food expenses such as the Disaster CashAssistance Program (DCAP) provides temporary cash assistances during state-declared emergencies. If individuals receive Basic Food, they may be eligible to replace up to one month of food benefits if food was lost due to natural disasters. You must report the lose within 10 days.
Mobility Disabilities: Disaster Tips | Washington State Department of Health
This resource offers emergency planning and safety information specifically for individuals with mobility disabilities, including what to do during evacuations and how to prepare supplies and equipment.
Red Cross Helping as Rivers Flood Washington State | American Red Cross
Find updates on shelter locations, flood safety tips, evacuation guidance, and information for people in “Get Ready NOW’ zones.
Travel Center Map | WSDOT
Check road closures, detours, and travel conditions acrossWashington before traveling.
Washington State Military Department
Sign up for local and statewide emergency alerts to receive timely evacuation notices, flood warnings, and safety tips.
Check here to see where your local American Red Cross Shelters are located. Visit the link above or call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).
Local Organizations Communication Pages to Stay Up to Date on Local Resources:
Counties Served: Pierce, San Juan Island, Skagit, Snohomish, south King, Thurston and Whatcom
253-582-1253
360-393-3890
Central Washington Disability Resources
Counties Served: Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas and Yakima
509-492-5286
DAC New - Disability Action Center North East Washington
Counties Served: Asotin, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens and Whitman and 10 north Idaho counties
800-475-0070
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