After the flooding, Washington requested federal disaster declarations to help individuals affected by the atmospheric river flooding, as well as to help public entities repair infrastructure and partially reimburse their response efforts. The application deadline is June 10, 2026. 

From April 28 to June 10, King County will operate a Disaster Recovery Center for people who would like in-person assistance with their FEMA application. It is located at the King County Elections Office, 919 Southwest Grady Way, Renton, Washington 98057. The center is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

“I’m thankful for the collaboration with local, state, and federal partners that made this critical disaster assistance possible for those who need it most in King County,” said Executive Girmay Zahilay. “We’re working to make this assistance as accessible as possible so that residents and business owners can rebuild and recover.” Read more.