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January 1st, 2009

Businesses And Farms With Storm Damage Or Suffering Economic Loss During Recent Storm Encouraged To Report Losses

SKAGIT COUNTY - Farmers suffering damage to their farms and production losses due to the storm need to report the damage and losses to their local USDA Farm Service Agency offices. The local Emergency Committees in each county collect the information and report it to the Washington USDA-Farm Service Agency office in Spokane. They compile the information and assist the Washington State Emergency Management Division in asking the Governor to request a USDA Secretarial Agriculture Disaster Declaration. Even though a Presidential Disaster Declaration may not be warranted, a USDA Secretarial Agriculture Disaster Declaration may be declared. The reports of damage and losses from local farmers are vital in making that determination. If no damage or losses are reported, USDA Disaster Assistance may not be made available.

For more information contact your local USDA office at:

MOUNT VERNON SERVICE CENTER
2021 E COLLEGE WAY STE 214
MOUNT VERNON, WA 98273-2373

(360) 428-7684
(360) 424-6172 fax

Many small businesses depend on holiday sales to survive. Without question, there are very few businesses in Washington State that have not suffered revenue loss due to recent, and in some instances, the ongoing snow conditions during the holidays. For some, the losses will no doubt be devastating and will ultimately lead to closure unless they receive help.

If your business suffered economic loss, the Skagit County Department of Emergency Management suggests you fill out an Economic Injury Worksheet available at www.skagitcounty.net. You may be eligible to receive benefits through business continuity insurance or Small Business Administration Economic Disaster Loans. Please mail the form to Skagit County Department of Emergency Management, 2911 East College Way, Suite B, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 no later than January 15, 2009.

For further information, contact: Department of Emergency Management

360-428-3250

Related: Economic Injury Worksheet (Pdf)