Federal aid process moves forward as residents and businesses continue slow recovery from the December flooding disaster.
SUMAS, Wash. — Federal officials are beginning the next phase of disaster recovery in Whatcom County, contacting residents affected by December’s flooding to schedule home inspections required for federal aid.
The inspections come after a major disaster declaration for Washington was approved last week, unlocking assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for people impacted by severe flooding.
FEMA says the inspections are a required step to verify disaster-related damage and determine how much aid each household may qualify for. Inspectors assess whether homes are safe to
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