By WashCo Now Staff
Federal help is now approved for Hurricane Isaias recovery in Washington County. A Major Disaster Declaration for Isaias now includes the county, according to the Florida Division of Emergency Management and FEMA.
What was approved
The declaration makes FEMA Public Assistance available in Washington County. Public Assistance helps local governments, and some nonprofits, cover eligible storm costs such as debris removal, emergency response and repairs to public roads and facilities.
What it means for residents
Residents don’t apply for this program, since it is meant for governments and some nonprofits. Individual Assistance, the FEMA program that helps households, is still under review for the county.
Washington County Emergency Management Director Connie Welch told the Washington County News that residents with major losses may later get help through the Washington County Long-Term Recovery Organization, which plans to share details as funding comes in.
What’s next
WashCo Now will share any update on help for households as soon as it’s official.
Information as of Oct. 29, 2026. Sources: Florida Division of Emergency Management, FEMA and Washington County News.
