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SEATTLE – Thousands of Washington residents have had their lives disrupted by this week's storm and flooding, but there are ways to help.

The American Red Cross says financial donations are the most efficient way to assist families. The Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund allows the agency to provide relief to victims of disaster each year by providing water, food, shelter and mental health counseling.

To designate your donation to a specific disaster, do so at the time of your donation. Call 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) .

Make a donation at a U.S. Bank as part of Northwest Response: Storm Relief OR mail a check made out to American Red Cross to:

Northwest Response c/o KING 5

P.O. Box 19640

Seattle, WA 98109

The Red Cross can not accept donated food, clothing or furniture, but it may accept sizable, bulk donations if they meet the needs of a particular operation.

United Way

In Lewis County, the United Way is the key contact point for donations of supplies, financial aid and volunteer time. Call (360) 748-8100 to help. 

Items that are needed include:

-Flat or snow shovels

-Floor squeegees

-Tarps

-Cleaning supplies

-Clothing

-Food

-Financial assistance

-Face masks (cloth dust masks)

Flood related stress help

There are 14 Red Cross mental health workers responding to the flooding in Lewis, Thurston and Grays Harbor counties.  Call the Red Cross at 1-866-GET-INFO (438-4636) or you can call 211 for assistance.

Counselors are also available at the United Way's center in downtown Chehalis.

Pasado's Safe Haven

Pasado's is responding to animals in need in Lewis and Mason counties. The public can help by calling in a donation to Monroe Farm & Feed (360-794-4663), donating a Costco or PetSmart gift card or making an online donation.

Donations will support animal rescuers, who need to pay for hotel stays, gas and food. In addition, you can drop off dog and cat food and supplies at Barrier Motors, 1533 120th Avenue N.E., Bellevue, WA, 98005.

Hay donations

The Towns-End Cattle Co. is accepting donations to support flood victims. The business is delivering hay to Lewis County livestock

Seahawks help with flood relief

The Seattle Seahawks will partner with Salvation Army to collect donations for flood victims at a Sunday, Dec. 9, game against the Arizona Cardinals. Look for volunteers in green vests and Salvation Army buckets throughout the stadium.

Washington Farm Bureau fund

The Washington Farm Bureau has created a Flood Relief Fund to meet the needs of farmers and ranchers impacted by flooding.

To make a donation, contact Washington Farm Bureau at 1-800-331-3276.

Boistfort Valley Community Foundation

To make a donation, contact:

Boistfort Valley Community Foundation
c/o Curtis Post Office
Curtis, WA 98538

Adopt a Lewis County family for the holidays

360-864-2530