If you experience losses due to a disaster, here are some recommended steps to take: 1. Assess and Document Damage. Identify and make a list of all damaged or lost items. Take pictures of damaged items and estimate how much you think it will cost to repair or replace your belongings. 2. Contact Your Insurance Provider. Contact your insurance company to learn how to file a claim. If you experience any issues working with your insurance provider, you may want to contact https://insurance.wa.gov(Opens in a new window) or 1-800-562-6900 for assistance. 3. Report Damages to Local Emergency Management. You should report damages to your local emergency management office. They may share local resources to support you in your recovery and will want to know the extent of damages in the area to seek state or federal assistance. Depending on the size of the disaster and how you were affected, you may need to report damages and register for assistance from multiple agencies including the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). 4. Stay Informed. Be on the lookout for continued recovery resources shared by your local emergency management office and other community service organizations through radio, social media and paper fliers. Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster will be present to help with activities like damage assessment, debris clean-up, and supporting donations and volunteers. Learn more at https://mil.wa.gov/recovery