SBA Relief Available to Washington Businesses, Private Nonprofits, and Residents Affected by the 2025 Severe Winter Storms
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
If you were unable to attend the Community Open House on Tuesday, December 16, you can still download copies of the flyers and handouts here.
Resources
The City of Leavenworth is staying in regular communication with our emergency and community partners to gather updates and resources.
Stay up to date on changing conditions
Find real time weather and flood advisories, flood watches and flood warnings here.
Alerts
Chelan County Emergency Alerts
Sign up for this public information and notification service that helps you stay informed about potential hazards and threats in your area. You choose how and where you want to receive emergency information from Chelan County:
- Choose which devices will receive alerts.
- You can receive alerts via phone call, email or text.
To get started, create an account with Everbridge Emergency Alert Program. Or download the Everbridge mobile app directly to your cell phone.
Power
Chelan PUD Safety & Outage Center
Report an outage: Call 1-877-783-8123
Report a downed line: Call 911 and stay at least 40 feet away
Read the latest press release from Chelan PUD here.
Roads
WSDOT Travel Center Map
View current State Road travel conditions on an interactive map or search by route to get a list of travel alerts, cameras, truck restrictions, and weather
General Safety Resources
- Atmospheric River Storm Guide and Resources page
- Washington Emergency Management
- American Red Cross Flood Safety Tips
- National Weather Service – Hazards
- NWS Weather Prediction Center
- NWS Water Prediction Center
Sandbags
Chelan County Sandbag Program
Sandbag materials are available for Chelan County residents at county-owned public works maintenance shops during open hours, which are 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on weekdays.
When you drive into the maintenance shop yard, look for the large sand pile, where the bags will be located. People should bring their own shovels, gloves, and other equipment to use when filling the burlap bags with sand.
Location:
District 3 (Leavenworth Area)
509-667-5702
10210 County Shop Road, Leavenworth
Shelter Information
Thousand Trails
- Temporary trailer spots available
- Outdoor bathhouses open to affected public
- Call 703-667-0911
Squirrel Tree
- Short term housing
- RV/Camper parking
- Call 509-763-0336
Medical
- ER & Ambulances: Remain fully operational and ready to respond.
- The Upper Valley Free Clinic offers free walk-in services at Cascade Medical every Monday night from 6:30-8:00 PM (except federal holidays). No appointment necessary. Please arrive early if possible. More information.
- CVCH has hygiene kits and crisis support available to those affected by the recent weather events. Call them directly at (509) 662-6000 for more info.
Help with food, rent, utilities, and more:
- Food: Upper Valley MEND provides help with food through the Community Cupboard food pantry, which is open to anyone with no residency or income requirements. Visit the Cupboard at 219 14th Street, M-F from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM and Saturdays 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. More information.
- Financial Assistance: You may be able to get help with rent, utilities, transportation, and other costs if you live in Cashmere or the Cascade School District. Call to learn more and set up an appointment with Liz Hazen at (509) 293-8062. More information.
- Low-Cost Clothing and Household Goods: Das Thrift offers affordable clothing, housewares, and other items. More information about Das Thrift. Those in financial stress may be able to access clothing at no cost. Please call Liz at 509-293-8062 to learn more.
- Housing: Learn more about MEND’s affordable rental program and sign up for the waitlist for future openings. More information.
For more information about Upper Valley MEND, visit their website: https://www.uvmend.org/
Public Works
During business hours: Call our Public Works directly at (509) 668-3577
For issues during after-hours that present a risk to health, safety, or property:
– Non-Emergency: Call RiverCom at (509) 663-9911
– Emergency: Call 911
Community Development
If your home was damaged during the recent storm event, the City of Leavenworth is here to help you understand what steps you need to take to ensure safety and compliance.
Get a copy of the full checklist here.
If you need assistance completing your application, staff are available to help. We also have an online “How-To” Guide to walk you through the process.
Animals
The Wenatchee Humane Society & Animal Control can help folks. They have animal food, blankets, towels, collars, and leashes, etc., that are available for those in need up there.
Flood Insurance Claim & Other Assistance Resources
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner Resources
FEMA Quick Resources
- Website: How to Start a Flood Insurance Claim
- Video: How to Secure Documents in Preparation for a Flood
- Video: How to Document Damage
Starting Your Claim
- Fact Sheet: Starting Your Recovery: FEMA’s Flood Insurance Claims Process
- Flyer: Identifying Your Advocates After a Flood
County-Specific Resources to Report Damage
*Link will be updated with county-specific resources on this webpage when available.
Recovering From a Flood
- Website: How to Document Damage
- Booklet: Recovering Financially After a Flood
- For resources on how to save your family treasures, visit Save Your Family Treasures | FEMA.gov.
Information on the USDA’s Disaster Assistance Programs for Farmers and Agriculture Sector
- Supplemental Disaster Assistance information
- You can find your local Farm Service Agency Office by clicking here.
Federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program
- If you’re unemployed because of a major disaster, Disaster Unemployment Assistance can help. See if it’s available, if you qualify, and how to apply by visiting this link.
Statewide Assistance Resources
Updates from Community Partners
If you have suffered losses as a result of the December 2025 windstorm and flood, it is critical that you fill out a Damage Assessment form to begin the process for FEMA financial assistance. The form is available in both English and Spanish on the Chelan County Emergency Management website.
It is important to note that as of Dec. 15 the federal government has not approved financial assistance for individuals. We are hopeful that with enough documentation FEMA will approve assistance for Chelan County residents.
This form is for both individuals and businesses. Government agencies and municipalities should work directly with Emergency Management. Fill the form out once for each location where damage occurred; do not combine multiple locations into one form. If you need help filling out the form, call Emergency Management at 509-667-6863 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Fill out the 2025 Individual & Business Damage Assessment.
SBA Opens Business Recovery Center in Leavenworth
Businesses and nonprofits are eligible to apply for business physical disaster loans and may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets.
Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans and may borrow up to $100,000 to replace or repair personal property, such as clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances. Homeowners may apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence.
To apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is April 27.
CHELAN COUNTY
Business Recovery Center
Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce
940 US Hwy 2, Ste. B
Leavenworth, WA 99826
Opens at 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 9
Mondays – Fridays, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Closes at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 20
Free voucher program for flood-damaged debris disposal opens Tuesday
WENATCHEE – If your household experienced damage from the December windstorm and flood, the Chelan County Solid Waste program is offering a free flood disposal voucher program for residents to get rid of blown-down trees and flood-damaged debris.
The program is for in-city and unincorporated residents; however, only people who suffered property damage from the Dec. 10-11 storms are eligible. The voucher program runs through Jan. 3.
“This is the first time Chelan County has opened a program like this to help people who have damage from flooding,” said Eric Pierson, Chelan County Public Works director and county engineer. “We will keep it open through Jan. 3 and then re-evaluate to determine if people need additional days. Weather also may play a factor in our timeline so we’re asking people to please be patient.”
To start a flood disposal voucher, you must first complete a form, providing your name, address and other details. When you are ready to dispose of your load, take the debris and the form to one of two drop-off locations, where an attendant will review the debris load before accepting it into the free program.
Forms are available online here or at the drop-off locations, which are:
- The Dryden Transfer Station, 9073 Hwy 2 near Dryden, is open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Holidays will impact those hours. See the facility’s website for its holiday closures.
- The Leavenworth Day Pit, at East Leavenworth and Icicle roads, is open 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 23, Dec. 26-27, Dec. 29-30 and Jan. 2-3.
Each of the two drop-off sites has different guidelines for flood-related debris and woody debris. Go to the county’s website to read the full details before deciding which one you will use. Keep the following general guidelines in mind:
- The Dryden Transfer Station does not take brush from the Apple Maggot Quarantine Zone, which includes most of Leavenworth, Plain and Lake Wenatchee. If you live in the quarantine zone, use the day pit at Leavenworth for woody debris.
- The Leavenworth Day Pit is best suited for loads of up to 2 cubic yards of household refuse. If you have larger loads, use the Dryden Transfer Station.
- If you anticipate having difficulties unloading or lifting materials into a roll-off (a large container with high sides), use the Dryden Transfer Station.
- Flood-damaged materials accepted include: tree debris, spoiled food and water-damaged clothing, furniture, toys, appliances, flooring, insulation and wallboard.
- Neither site will take rock or soil, concrete or demolition waste.
- If you have household hazardous wastes, take those materials to the Chelan County Moderate Risk Waste Facility.
- If you haven’t already, fill out the 2025 Individual and Business Damage Assessment Form.
- If a load does not qualify for the free voucher program, then standard disposal fees apply.
More information is on the Chelan County website at co.chelan.wa.us.
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Washington State Department of Transportation North Central Region – 2830 Euclid Ave. – Wenatchee, WA 98801-5916 –509-667-3000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Loebsack, communications, 509-667-2815 Emergency repairs begin Dec. 18 on US 2 at Stevens Pass STEVENS PASS – Emergency work to repair several miles of washouts and mudslides on US 2 Stevens Pass began Thursday, Dec. 18. Maintenance crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation were forced to close the highway Wednesday, Dec. 10, between Index and Coles Corner (mileposts 35-85) due to multiple washouts and mudslides. On Thursday, Dec. 11, the closure was extended to include Tumwater Canyon on the east side (milepost 99) of the pass. Crews were able to clear to Skykomish (milepost 50) on the west side Friday, Dec. 12, but the route remains closed between Skykomish and Leavenworth (mileposts 50-99). The emergency contract with Hurst Construction covers a 12-mile stretch of the road between mileposts 58 and 70 over the summit of Stevens Pass. Emergency repairs include roadway stabilization, debris removal and drainage repairs. The route remains closed with no estimated time to reopen. Emergency repairs for work on multiple sections of Tumwater Canyon (mileposts 90-97) and east of Skykomish (milepost 54) are in development. Get real-time travel information via the WSDOT mobile app, the real-time travel map, or by signing up for email updates and alerts. Current weather and highway conditions are posted on the WSDOT mountain passes webpage. Hyperlinks within the release:
### WSDOT keeps people, businesses and the economy moving by operating and improving the state’s transportation systems. To learn more about what we’re doing, go to www.wsdot.wa.gov/news for pictures, videos, news and blogs. Real-time traffic information is available at wsdot.com/traffic. |
In response to the recent rain and windstorms that caused damage across the county this week, a state of emergency has been declared in Chelan County. The emergency declaration was approved by Commissioner Shon Smith, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, on Thursday. It will be approved by the entire board at its regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 15.
