STORM UPDATE #5: RECOVERY RESOURCES
(12/15/25 @ 5:00 p.m.)
Gov. Bob Ferguson’s request for a federal emergency declaration has been signed and approved by President Trump. This approval allows for financial assistance to local governments as they continue their emergency response efforts due to the record rainfall during the week of December 8. Gov. Ferguson has requested additional assistance for the recovery phase of this state- and county-declared disaster.
We know Monroe residents and businesses impacted by the floods have questions and concerns and how best to begin the recovery and clean up, despite more rainfall and wind predicted this week. We hope the following information is helpful in your safe recovery from flood impacts your home, property, or business may have experienced. We and our disaster recovery partners are here to help you. We will share additional recovery resources as we are informed about them.
Key Contact Information
City of Monroe
Snohomish County
Community Support
- City of Monroe Resource and Community Guide for agencies who can provide assistance.
- Snohomish County’s Evergreen State Fair Park is managing emergency shelter for livestock at the fairgrounds and needs animal bedding and shavings: shavings, pine or fir (No Cedar). Contact the Monroe Co-Op (360-794-4663) or Snohomish Co-Op (360-568-2104) to purchase bedding or shavings. County staff will then arrange pick-up.
- Sky Valley Food Bank (233 Sky River Parkway, Monroe) is operating under its regular hours.
- Monroe/Sky Valley YMCA (14033 Fryelands Blvd, Monroe) is offering showers, coffee, and device recharging stations.
- Take the Next Step (202 S. Sam St, Monroe) outreach programs and support.
- Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management: 425-388-5060 (during business hours) or 425-320-9189 (after hours) for donation and volunteer needs.
- Monroe Library (1070 Village Way): Complimentary charging for devices during business hours
- Volunteers of America: Call 2-1-1 for up-to-date information on local human services like food, housing, crisis support, and other services for residents displaced by flooding.
- Xfinity WiFi Hot Spots in Washington State: xfinity.com/wifi (Search: Find a Hotspot)
Document damage
- Photographs: Take photographs of damage. Photos should clearly show damaged property. If possible, the address of the property should be visible in one of the photos.
- Receipts: Save all receipts for repair and clean up.
- Documentation: Prepare a list of all damaged and affected property.
Home Safety
For those whose property has been impacted by flooding:
- Water supplies could be contaminated. If you have a well or are on a water system that was impacted by flooding, make sure to use bottled, treated or boiled water to avoid illness. Wash your hands with soap before you eat.
- Make sure your building is safe to enter. Turn off gas and electricity or propane. If you smell gas or suspect a leak, notify the gas company, police or fire department.
- When in doubt, throw it out. Get rid of foods, medicine or cosmetics if they were in a flooded area and were not in a watertight container or packaging. If your refrigeration has gone out for more than four hours, get rid of perishable items. NOTE: If you lost food bought with food benefits from the Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) because of recent flooding or a power outage, you can file a claim to replace those food benefits. Call DSHS at 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office to request a replacement. To receive this help, you must file a claim within 10 days of the flooding or outage.
- Open windows and doors: Pump out water after flood waters recede as mold can grow within 24-48 hours after a flood.
- Wear rubber gloves, boots, mask and eye protection: When cleaning up, be fully protected. Wear long-sleeved shirt and pants.
Business
The Economic Alliance of Snohomish County has gathered resources for businesses and offers the following safety tips. To view their resource page, click here.
- Take care to first inspect your property for immediate dangers like animals that may have come in with the floodwaters.
- When inspecting your property, make sure to avoid all areas with flooded electrical circuits and submerged power lines or electrical appliances until the power has been cut.
- Listen and watch for leaking gas lines, electrical lines or flammable materials in the water such as gas.
- Mark dangerous areas with caution tape until more thorough safety assessments can be made.
- Inside structures, use a flashlight to locate damage to walls, doors, floors, and windows and take lots of pictures before you begin any clean up or repairs! Your photos will document your claims for assistance and strengthen your case.
- Food establishments that experienced flooding will require an inspection to reopen. They should contact the Snohomish County Health Department by calling 425-359-8730 or by e-mailing food.safety@snoco.org.
Donate/Volunteer
While we recognize and appreciate how giving the Monroe community is, especially in response to a disaster we encourage you to contact an agency you’re interested in supporting to learn of their specific needs.