Red Cross Brings Flood Relief Aid to Whatcom, Skagit Counties

Volunteers will help eligible residents apply for financial assistance.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:35pm

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A vast, atmospheric landscape painting in muted tones of grey, blue, and green, depicting a flooded rural valley obscured by heavy fog, with only the faint outlines of damaged structures and vehicles visible in the distance, conveying the overwhelming scale and melancholic mood of the natural disaster.The Red Cross brings vital aid to communities in Whatcom and Skagit counties reeling from December's historic floods.Everson Today

The American Red Cross is sending volunteers to Whatcom and Skagit counties in Washington to help residents affected by December's historic flooding apply for financial aid. The relief efforts will take place in Everson and Sedro Woolley over the next week, with the Red Cross reaching out to eligible households and also welcoming anyone who believes they may qualify to visit the assistance centers.

Why it matters

The devastating floods in December caused significant damage to homes and property across Whatcom and Skagit counties, leaving many residents in need of financial support to recover. The Red Cross relief effort aims to connect these affected individuals and families with the resources and aid they require.

The details

Red Cross volunteers will be set up at Fire District 1's Station 81 in Everson from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21 and Wednesday, April 22 to help residents apply for financial assistance. They will also be at a retail site next to Backspins sports bar in Sedro Woolley from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. next Thursday through Saturday. The Red Cross is reaching out directly to eligible households, but is also welcoming any other affected residents who believe they may qualify to visit the assistance centers.

  • The Red Cross relief effort will take place in Everson on April 21-22.
  • The Red Cross will also be in Sedro Woolley from April 23-25.

The players

American Red Cross

A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States.

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What’s next

Residents in need of flood relief assistance are encouraged to visit the Red Cross centers in Everson and Sedro Woolley to apply for financial aid.

The takeaway

The Red Cross is stepping up to provide critical support to Whatcom and Skagit county residents impacted by the devastating December floods, ensuring those in need can access the resources and aid required to recover and rebuild.