Disaster Recovery Centers to open in Burlington and Hamilton

(SKAGIT COUNTY)- Skagit County Emergency Management will host two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Burlington and Hamilton to help residents affected by the December 2025 flooding event apply for federal, state, and local resources to support recovery efforts. Residents looking to apply for disaster recovery funds should be prepared to share home, mailing, and email addresses, phone number, social security number, and banking and insurance information, according to a news release from the county.

DRCs at both the Burlington and Hamilton locations will host representatives from Skagit County Emergency Management, Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner, The Salvation Army, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington State Emergency Management Division, Community Action of Skagit County, and United Way of Skagit County.

On April 11, 2026, President Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the December 2025 storms. The declaration includes several counties in Washington state, including Skagit County, which releases funds to support individuals and public agencies recovering from the disaster. Residents should register for individual disaster assistance by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov or calling 1-800-621-3362. The deadline to register is June 10, 2026.

Locations:

City of Burlington Parks and Recreation Building

900 E. Fairhaven, Burlington

Hamilton Townhall

584 Maple Street, Hamilton


Dates:

Wednesday, April 29th – Saturday, May 2nd

Wednesday, May 6th – Saturday May 9th

Saturday June 6th


Hours of Operation:

Weekdays, Wednesday – Friday, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Dates and hours of operation are the same for both the Hamilton and Burlington DRC locations.