Washington State Disaster Funding Fact Sheet

HUD Disaster Recovery Program

Communities throughout the State of Washington will receive $4,802,553 in special HUD Disaster Recovery Program grants to help rebuild from devastation caused by winter floods and mud slides. President Clinton made areas affected by the disaster eligible for relief funds on January 17, 1997, including the counties of: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Okanogan, Pacific, Pend Oreille, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Spokane, Stevens, Thurston, Walla Walla, Whatcom, Whitman and Yakima.

Of the total, King, Snohomish and Kitsap counties, Seattle and Yakima will directly receive $2.38 million in funds and the State will directly administer $2,429,113 in funds for other areas affected by the disaster.

Extensive flooding was experienced throughout the State, causing significant damage to homes, utility lines, roads, and businesses. The State determined it needed additional funds address the devastation within the state, and HUD's Disaster Recovery Grant funds will help address the many needs in affected areas.

The HUD Recovery grants are designed to supplement grants from FEMA and other agencies, providing resources for buyouts, relocation, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by the flood.

Program Provides Communities with Flexible Funds for Long-Term Recovery Efforts

• Funds under the new HUD Disaster Recovery Program can be used for long-term recovery efforts, property buyouts, relocations and efforts to prevent future flood damage.
• The program gives communities greater flexibility in meeting local needs quickly.
• It allows communities to use disaster funds for new types of programs, such as building new replacement housing.
• Communities can use funds for: rehabilitation of residential and commercial buildings; acquisition, construction or reconstruction of public facilities and improvements, including streets, neighborhood centers, and water and sewer facilities;
• Also, homeownership assistance, including down payment assistance and interest rate subsides; and code enforcement;
• And to help keep local economies strong, assistance to businesses for carrying out economic development activities for job creation and retention.

HUD Disaster Recovery Program

Kitsap County, Washington will receive $387,225 in special HUD Disaster Recovery Program grants to help rebuild from devastation caused by winter floods in Kitsap and surrounding areas. President Clinton made areas affected by the disaster eligible for relief funds on January 17, 1997.

The flooding caused significant damage to homes, roads and businesses in Kitsap and surrounding areas. Damages were estimated at more than $1.5 billion for the State of Washington. The HUD grant awarded today will help speed recovery efforts make road and street infrastructure and public facility improvements. The HUD Recovery grants are designed to supplement grants from FEMA and other agencies, providing resources for buyouts, relocation, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by the flood.

For additional information contact Phillip Best, Regional Planning Officer, Kitsap County, 614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366, or HUD's Office of Public Affairs at 202/708- 0685.

HUD Disaster Recovery Program

The City of Yakima, Washington will receive $204,646 in special HUD Disaster Recovery Program grants to help rebuild from devastation caused by winter floods in the City of Yakima. President Clinton made areas affected by the disaster eligible for relief funds on January 17, 1997.

The flooding caused significant damage to homes, roads and businesses in Yakima and surrounding areas. Damages were estimated at more than $1.5 billion for the State of Washington. The HUD grant awarded today will help speed recovery efforts. The HUD Recovery grants are designed to supplement grants from FEMA and other agencies, providing resources for buyouts, relocation, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by the flood.

For additional information, contact Mr. Richard Zais, Jr., City Manager, City of Yakima, 129, North Second Street, Yakima, WA 98901, or HUD's Office of Public Affairs at 202/708- 0685.

HUD Disaster Recovery Program

Snohomish County, Washington will receive $575,522 in special HUD Disaster Recovery Program grants to help rebuild from devastation caused by winter floods in Snohomish and surrounding areas. President Clinton made areas affected by the disaster eligible for relief funds on January 17, 1997.

The flooding caused significant damage to homes, roads and businesses in Snohomish and surrounding areas. Damages were estimated at more than $1.5 billion for the State of Washington. The HUD grant awarded today will help speed recovery efforts to replace damaged levies and bridges. The HUD Recovery grants are designed to supplement grants from FEMA and other agencies, providing resources for buyouts, relocation, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by the flood.

For additional information, contact Robert J. Dewel, county executive, Snohomish County, 3000 Rockerfeller Avenue, M/S 407, Everett, WA 98201, or HUD's Office of Public Affairs at 202/708-0685.

HUD Disaster Recovery Program

Seattle, Washington will receive $601,694 in special HUD Disaster Recovery Program grants to help rebuild from devastation caused by winter floods in the City of Seattle. President Clinton made areas affected by the disaster eligible for relief funds on January 17, 1997.

The flooding caused significant damage to homes, roads and businesses in Seattle and surrounding areas. Damages were estimated at more than $1.5 billion for the State of Washington. The HUD grant awarded today will help speed recovery efforts. The HUD Recovery grants are designed to supplement grants from FEMA and other agencies, providing resources for buyouts, relocation, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by the flood.

For additional information contact Norman B. Rice, Mayor, City of Seattle, telephone 206-684-4000, or HUD's Office of Public Affairs at 202/708-0685.

HUD Disaster Recovery Program

King County, Washington will receive $613,353 in special HUD Disaster Recovery Program grants to help rebuild from devastation caused by winter floods that struck King County and much of the state. President Clinton made areas affected by the disaster eligible for relief funds on January 17, 1997.

The flooding caused significant damage to homes, roads and businesses in King County and surrounding areas. Damages were estimated at more than $1.5 billion for the State of Washington. The HUD grant awarded today will help speed efforts to rehabilitate damaged homes, replace damaged roads and streets and provide emergency housing and services. The HUD Recovery grants are designed to supplement grants from FEMA and other agencies, providing resources for buyouts, relocation, long-term recovery, and mitigation in communities affected by the flood.

For additional information, contact Ron Sims, Acting King County Executive, King County WA, or HUD's Office of Public Affairs at 202/708-0685.

Content Archived: April 9, 2010