Assistance, Damage Reporting, and Cleanup Resources
The City of Auburn is sharing the following recovery information for residents and businesses impacted by recent flooding events. This message includes important details about damage reporting, potential federal assistance, and available cleanup resources.
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The first step after a disaster is to document your damages and contact your insurance provider. Government and many non-profit resources cannot duplicate insurance.
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Keep receipts, invoices, and other documentation for all costs and damages. Most assistance programs will require documentation.
US Small Business Administration
Low interest federal disaster loans are available to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring December 5-19, 2025.
Deadlines
- Economic Injury: January 7, 2027
For more information and to apply online, visit sba.gov/disaster
Applicants may call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 800-659-2955. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a speech disability, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.
City of Auburn Resources
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Auburn Resource Center – Weekly local resource fair.
- Open: Thursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
- Address: 2814 Auburn Way North, Auburn, WA 98002
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Auburn Food Bank– Provides food, financial services, and sheltering for those in the Auburn School District (Auburn, Algona, and Pacific).
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City of Auburn Community Development and Buildings Staff – Assists with building and land use permitting, business licensing, code compliance, and related community development programs.