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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by December storm
UPDATE: The SBA is opening a Business Recovery Center on March 9 at the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce. The recovery center, for businesses and private nonprofits impacted by the December winter storms, is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays until March 20. No appointments necessary.
Posted: March 02, 2026
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Chelan County included in state's disaster request
Chelan County is among 10 counties included in a request to President Trump from Governor Ferguson that a federal major disaster declaration be made following December’s historic storms.
Posted: January 26, 2026
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Have you suffered property damages from the recent flooding, windstorm?
An online form is available on the Chelan County Emergency Management website to help residents report damage from the windstorm and flooding that occurred on our local river systems on Dec. 10.
Posted: December 18, 2025
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Flood warning in effect through Saturday
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management alerts residents to the National Weather Service’s recently issued Flood Warnings. Of special concern are burn scar areas from recent wildfires and the county’s steep hillsides and canyons.
Posted: December 10, 2025
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Sign up for emergency alerts from Chelan County
Are you signed up for the Chelan County emergency alert system? Sign up to receive alerts via text, email or voicemail in both English and Spanish.
Posted: July 03, 2025
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Protecting Stehekin, its citizens our top priority in Pioneer Fire
In a message to Stehekin residents and others concerned about the Pioneer Fire, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office assures the public that emergency responders and Complex Incident Management Teams are united in one goal: Protect the community of Stehekin.
Posted: July 20, 2024
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Chelan, Douglas counties switching to new emergency alert system on April 1
Beginning April 1, Chelan and Douglas counties will switch to a new emergency alert system called Everbridge. Residents of both counties are encouraged to sign up for the alert system.
Posted: March 28, 2024
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AlertSense notices go out to public asking for updates
Chelan County Emergency Management is sending notices for those people registered with AlertSense, the county’s emergency alert system. The county is asking users to update their contact information.
Posted: February 15, 2024
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Call if you can, text if you can't
RiverCom 911, along with its partner law, fire and emergency responder agencies in Chelan and Douglas counties, is pleased to announce Text-to-911 is now available to Chelan and Douglas county residents and visitors.
Posted: August 28, 2023
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