Community Resources

National Heritage Responders

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Website: https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/emergencies/national-heritage-responders The National Heritage Responders (NHR) respond to the needs of cultural institutions and the public during emergencies and disasters through coordinated efforts with first responders, state agencies, vendors, and the public. Members of the public, if your personal items have been damaged in an emergency, email: NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org Cultural institutions, if your collections have … Read more

Sustainable Connections Flood Relief Resources for Farms and Farmers

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Sustainable Connections list of opportunities to donate, as well as help available for farms and farmers https://sustainableconnections.org/flood-relief-resources/ If a farm needs flood emergency or recovery assistance, they should contact Whatcom Emergency Management at 360-676-6681. If the need cannot be addressed locally, it is passed up to State Emergency Operations Center which has staff from the … Read more

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance Center

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Website https://www.samhsa.gov/dtacDTAC helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to behavioral health needs after a disaster.Disaster Distress Hotline: Call or Text 1-800-985-5990 DTAC offers several tip sheets and other resources to help first responders and survivors after disasters and traumatic events. Spanish and Punjabi versions are also offered, when available: … Read more

Washington State Dept of Revenue Disaster Relief for Taxpayers (Businesses)

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https://dor.wa.gov/get-form-or-publication/publications-subject/tax-topics/disaster-relief-taxpayers DOR will work with businesses that cannot file or pay their taxes on time due to a natural disaster. Filing extension for excise tax returns Late payment penalty waiver request Businesses can request an extension or penalty waiver by sending a secure email in their My DOR account or by calling Revenue’s customer service staff at 360-705-6705, Mon, … Read more

DSHS Emergency Programs Application for Benefits

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Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/62 Download Application in 12 languages Emergency Programs Offered include: Medical Programs, Emergency Food Assistance, Emergency Cash Assistance

Washington Connection: Your Link to Services

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Website: https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/ Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance. Benefits and Programs you can apply … Read more

DSHS Disaster Cash Assistance Program

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Washington Department of Social and Health Services Disaster Cash Assistance Program https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/emergency-assistance-programs/disaster-cash-assistance-program 4101 Meridian St., Bellingham, 98226 877-501-2233 Cash program activated due to natural disasters or other specified states of emergency declared by the Governor. It is available to families or individuals without children who face an emergency and don’t have the money to meet … Read more

Veterans’ Assistance Fund

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https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3301/Veterans-Program 360-778-6050 If you’re a Whatcom County veteran, we can help you or your family access local, state, and federal benefits and services. You can receive assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for: Health care Compensation and Pension Housing and Home Loans Employment Education Childcare