DR-4481-WA
COVID-19 Pandemic
- Major disaster declaration
- Biological
- Individual Assistance declared
- Public Assistance declared
- Hazard Mitigation declared
Official FEMA records · Historical data · Last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC
Data last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC. FEMA may have newer records.
Key facts
- Declared
- 22 Mar 2020
- Incident period
- 20 Jan 2020 to 11 May 2023
- Declaration type
- Major disaster declaration. The President declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act, which can authorise a broad range of federal recovery programmes. How FEMA declares disasters
- Incident types designated
- Biological
- Where
- Washington — 67 designated areas (39 counties)
- FEMA region
- Region 10
Programmes declared
“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA's record lists a last filing date of 30 Sep 2025 for Individual Assistance. Confirm with FEMA.
Designated areas
Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.
| Area | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Adams (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Asotin (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Benton (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Chelan (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Clallam (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Clark (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Columbia (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Cowlitz (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Douglas (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Ferry (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Franklin (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Garfield (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Grant (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Grays Harbor (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Island (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Jefferson (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| King (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Kitsap (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Kittitas (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Klickitat (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Lewis (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Lincoln (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Mason (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Okanogan (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Pacific (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Pend Oreille (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Pierce (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| San Juan (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Skagit (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Skamania (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Snohomish (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Spokane (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Stevens (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Thurston (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Wahkiakum (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Walla Walla (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Whatcom (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Whitman (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Yakima (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Chehalis Indian Reservation | HM |
| Colville Indian Reservation | HM |
| Hoh Indian Reservation | HM |
| Jamestown Reservation | HM |
| Kalispel Indian Reservation | HM |
| Lower Elwha Indian Reservation | HM |
| Lummi Indian Reservation | HM |
| Makah Indian Reservation | HM |
| Muckleshoot Indian Reservation | HM |
| Nisqually Indian Reservation | HM |
| Nooksack Indian Reservation | HM |
| Ozette Indian Reservation | HM |
| Port Gamble Indian Reservation | HM |
| Port Madison Indian Reservation | HM |
| Puyallup Indian Reservation | HM |
| Quileute Indian Reservation | HM |
| Quinault Indian Reservation | HM |
| Samish (TDSA) | HM |
| Sauk-Suiattle Indian Reservation | HM |
| Shoalwater Bay Reservation | HM |
| Skokomish Indian Reservation | HM |
| Spokane Indian Reservation | HM |
| Squaxin Island Indian Reservation | HM |
| Stillaguamish Indian Reservation | HM |
| Swinomish Indian Reservation | HM |
| Tulalip Indian Reservation | HM |
| Upper Skagit Indian Reservation | HM |
| Yakama Reservation | HM |
Related declarations
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