Flood Recovery: Whatcom Business Recovery Task Force: Lessons Learned

WSMA, in partnership with the Whatcom Community Foundation and Small Business Development Center at WWU, hosted a Flood Recovery Webinar on January 26, 2026 from 10:00-11:00 am.

This webinar featured the Whatcom Business Recovery Task Force as they shared the lessons they have learned throughout years of collaboration and experience helping businesses navigate their next steps after a flood event in Whatcom County.  This webinar is intended to give businesses and Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) information that offers important paths to recovery following a major flooding event.

‍

WATCH VIDEO REPLAY NOW!

Flood Recovery: Whatcom Business Recovery Task Force: Lessons Learned [SIDE DECK]

‍

LINKS:

2025 Flood Recovery & Resource Links (farm-focused)

‍

Whatcom Form:

• ‍2025 Business Damage Assessment

‍

Philanthropy Resources:

• Center for Disaster Philanthropy

‍

Planning & Preparedness Resources:

• SBDC Flood Recovery Resources
• Historic Flood Emergency: Financial Resources and Recovery for Washingtonians
• WA State Department of Commerce Emergency Rapid Response Grants Program
• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)  
• Washington VOAD
• Disaster Leadership Team
• Resource page from EASC
• Learn more about State IA and get started here

‍

Additional Resources:

• Other information about ways you can support this effort.  

‍

‍