People impacted by floods have until March 7 to register for FEMA

Whatcom County residents and business owners impacted by the November 2021 floods have by Monday, March 7 to register for FEMA assistance.

FEMA, or Federal Emergency Management Agency, was put in place January 5 after President Joe Biden declared areas of Washington state a major disaster from the historic flooding last November.

People can apply for assistance by registering online at disasterassistance.gov and calling 800/621-3362. People can also apply by visiting the disaster recovery centers in Everson (1208 East Main Street), Sumas (125 West Front Street) and Ferndale (2007 Cherry Street).

Local information is available by calling Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management at 360/676-6681.