FEMA Aid Falls Short for WA Flood Victims

Washington’s flood victims are still getting help—over $11 million in FEMA aid has reached more than 1,200 households, even after the June 10 deadline, with some applications still being processed. Governor Bob Ferguson praised outreach efforts, though only half of the requested $182 million in total damage relief has been disbursed so far. Last year’s historic floods damaged nearly 4,000 homes, displaced 100,000 people, and cost an estimated $182 million. FEMA is also coordinating with local partners for infrastructure repairs, with tens of millions more in potential funding. The SBA approved $14 million in low-interest loans for businesses and homeowners. Meanwhile, Washington’s own state aid program, which had strict limits, saw only $175,000 of $2.5 million distributed—prompting the governor to push for more flexible guidelines. A separate federal request to prevent future flooding is still pending. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a16ce61c974d10cb