FEMA has approved more than $62 million for disaster recovery, individual assistance and hazard mitigation projects in Washington state.
The package includes $16.6 million in Public Assistance, more than $2.8 million in Hazard Mitigation Grant Program awards, $34.6 million through the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program and nearly $8.4 million for disaster case management.
Public infrastructure repairs
Lewis County will receive more than $2.1 million to permanently repair the Jones Road box culvert after severe winter weather, flooding, landslides and mudslides between December 2020 and January 2021.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will receive more than $945,000 for embankment, catch basin, culvert and riprap work after a November 2022 winter storm and flooding.
Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1 will receive more than $272,000 for protective measures taken during flooding in December 2025.
Mitigation and flood protection
More than $2.4 million will help the Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District reinforce a seismically weak reservoir and integrate the ShakeAlert earthquake warning system. FEMA said the work is intended to reduce the risk of losing water service during an earthquake.
Leavenworth will receive more than $276,000 for generators and emergency power tied to the Andrus Fire. Mason County Public Utility District will receive more than $156,000 for utility protection work after the 2023 Gray and Oregon Road fires.
The largest single project is a $34.6 million award for the North Shore Levee West, a planned 4.7-mile flood protection system for homes, businesses, government buildings and critical infrastructure in Hoquiam.
Washington will also receive nearly $8.4 million for state-managed disaster case management services related to the December 2025 floods. The services are intended to help individuals and families address recovery needs.
FEMA said states and local governments manage the funded work while the federal government provides financial support and oversight.
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