Disaster designation for Kittitas, Klickitat counties

Farmers and ranchers in central Washington may be eligible for financial relief due to physical losses. A Presidential Disaster Designation has been made for Kittitas and Klickitat counties as primary disaster areas due to severe winter storms, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred January 11 through January 21, 2011. Therefore, Grant and Benton counties have been labeled contiguous disaster counties, and are eligible for assistance. The designation triggers availability of low-interest loans in the affected areas.

Emergency loans may be used to replace essential property or pay pro...