Washington residents affected by the December 5–19, 2025 severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides may be eligible for federal disaster assistance through FEMA. Disaster Assistance Centers are opening in Pierce County to help residents apply, ask questions, and learn more about available recovery resources. (FEMA)
A Disaster Assistance Center will be available in Sumner at:
Sumner Pierce County Library parking lot
1116 Fryar Ave., Sumner, WA 98390
May 19–21, 2026
3–6:30 p.m.
FEMA specialists can help survivors with applications, provide information about federal and state assistance, and answer questions about U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans. Assistance may help cover eligible disaster-related needs such as temporary housing, displacement, home repairs, personal property loss, and other expenses. (FEMA)
Residents who already applied for state assistance must also apply separately with FEMA to be considered for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is June 10, 2026. (Federal Register)
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-3362, through the FEMA app, or by visiting a Disaster Assistance Center. SBA disaster loan information is available through sba.gov/disaster or by calling 800-659-2955.
