Temporary flood assistance center to open in Sultan
Published 5:07 pm Thursday, January 8, 2026
SULTAN — Snohomish County and Volunteers of America Western Washington are partnering to temporarily open a Disaster Assistance Center in Sultan to help residents access post-flood resources. It will be available 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday and 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sky Valley Center, 617 1st St. in Sultan.
Representatives from multiple agencies will be present to provide guidance and support for residents impacted by December’s historic floods. Vouchers to dispose of flood-damaged household items free of charge, and in-person help filling out the county’s flood damage survey will be available.
The county’s survey can be found online at https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/6586/Report-Damage and is available in English and Spanish.
“The impacts from a flood emergency can last long after the water recedes, especially for those whose homes were damaged,” said Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers in a Wednesday press release. “If your property was damaged by flooding and you are looking for information and assistance, I encourage you to attend one of the events next week.”
On Jan. 2, Gov. Bob Ferguson announced that there is $2.5 million available for individual assistance to help cover costs with flood recovery, including short-term housing, small home repairs and food replacement.
There will be information regarding eligibility for state grants at the Disaster Assistance Center. Residents can also apply online at the Salvation Army website, https://www.sahelp.org/, or by phone at 833-719-4981.
In Wednesday’s press release, the county said it is working to request federal disaster assistance, but it is currently unknown if or how much federal assistance may be made available.
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