More than $585,000 in Federal Emergency Management Agency funding has been approved for individuals affected by flooding in Clallam County.
As of Sunday, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) had received 129 registrations and approved $225,969 for its individuals and households program, $181,503 in repairs, $44,466 in rental assistance and $134,026 as part of the National Flood Insurance Program, the agency reported in a press release.
Those who suffered damages or losses in the federally declared disaster Nov. 5 through Dec. 2 have until Monday to apply for federal aid.
Applying for federal disaster assistance from FEMA will not affect other federal benefits that Washington disaster survivors may receive, officials said.
Individuals who suffered damage in Clallam, Skagit and Whatcom counties — including the Quileute Tribe, Lummi Nation, the Nooksack Indian Tribe and other tribes in the declared area — may apply for FEMA assistance without concerns that funds from FEMA might cause them to lose other federal payments to which they are entitled.
FEMA public assistance grants are available for local governments and certain nonprofits in communities affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Nov. 5 to Dec. 2.
This designation now includes Jefferson County, according to the amended presidential declaration that was issued Jan. 5.
Eligible entities include Jefferson and Clallam counties, as well as Island, Lewis, San Juan, Skagit and Whatcom counties and the Hoh and Quileute tribes, the Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe and the Swinomish Indian Community.
Property owners can protect themselves from financial losses by having a flood insurance policy through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), according to FEMA.
Flood insurance coverage is available regardless of federal disaster declarations. Insurance for contents is also available to renters.
There is a 30-day waiting period before new policies go into effect.
For questions, call NFIP at 1-800-638-6620 or visit FloodSmart.gov.