The sooner people apply, the sooner they find out if they qualify for assistance. Total registration for both disasters reached 13,320 by the close of business Thursday night, April 4. This includes 11,562 applications for assistance for damage and losses suffered during the January-February floods. April 11 is the last day to make application for individual disaster assistance for both disasters. This money is given as grants to rent temporary housing or perform essential repairs to make homes livable.
Assistance is available for both renters and homeowners.
Homeowners and renters who have registered for state and federal assistance need to complete and return their SBA loan applications. The IFG program is a safety net and is available only for homeowners and renters who have serious needs which cannot be met from any other source. The Washington State Emergency Management Division and FEMA have completed 10,097 inspections of homes damaged in both disasters through Thursday night, April 4. This includes 8,886 inspections for homes damaged by the January-February 1996 floods. Inspections are needed to verify damages and determine appropriate assistance for each applicant.