Commerce Announces Wildfire Relief Resources

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  The Washington State Department of Commerce announced new emergency assistance resources“Commerce has funding available to tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for wildfire disaster relief and recovery. Support includes: Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] Traditional Emergency Funding ($7.1 million available) For repairing or reconstructing essential facilities and infrastructure such as roads, water systems, stormwater, and bridges. Eligible applicants: Local governments (Cities/Towns, Counties, Special Purpose Districts, and Quasi-municipal Organizati”
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  The Washington State Department of Commerce is providing support through local Community Action Agencies“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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  The department is providing support for energy bills“If you qualified for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the current program year and live in one of the impacted counties, these agencies may be able to assist with: Energy and utility bills”
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  The department is providing support for shelter“Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers”
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  The department is providing support for transportation“Transportation, food, and other emergency needs”
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  The department is providing support for food“Energy and utility bills Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers Transportation, food, and other emergency needs Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency Weatherization and home repairs”
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  The department is providing support for home repairs“Weatherization and home repairs If you are in Spokane County, the Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Resources page, which has the option of machine translation, is available.”
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  The support is for counties under the wildfire state of emergency“Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency”
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  Eligible households may receive help with utility bills“If you qualified for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the current program year and live in one of the impacted counties, these agencies may be able to assist with: Energy and utility bills”
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  Eligible households may receive help with temporary shelter“If you qualified for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the current program year and live in one of the impacted counties, these agencies may be able to assist with: Energy and utility bills Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers Transportation, food, and other emergency needs Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency Weatherization and home repairs”
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  Eligible households may receive help with air purifiers“Air purifiers in counties covered under the wildfire State of Emergency”
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  Eligible households may receive help with weatherization“Weatherization and home repairs If you are in Spokane County, the Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Resources page, which has the option of machine translation, is available.”
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  The department also offers emergency grants totaling over $10 millionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The emergency grants are for essential infrastructure repairs“Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter.”
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  The emergency grants include roads“Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] Traditional Emergency Funding ($7.1 million available) For repairing or reconstructing essential facilities and infrastructure such as roads, water systems, stormwater, and bridges. Eligible applicants: Local governments (Cities/Towns, Counties, Special Purpose Districts, and Quasi-municipal Organizati”
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  The emergency grants include water systems“Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter.”
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  The emergency grants include broadband“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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  Tribal governments can access additional support through specific grant programs“Tribal Climate Resilience Grant ProgramCommerce contact: Kylie Avery, [email protected] Other resources may be available to tribes, please reach out to [email protected] as needed.”
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  Local communities can access additional support through specific grant programs“Support for local governments and community organizations Commerce recognizes the vital contributions of local governments and community organizations in leading wildfire response, recovery, and long-term resilience efforts. Program and contract managers will connect with grantees to: Identify program disruptions Provide flexibility on contract requirements where possible Key contacts: Local organizations and other partners: [email protected] Current grantees: please contact your contract manager Available funding: Commerce has funding available to tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for wildfire disaster relief and recovery. Support includes: Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] Traditional Emergency Funding ($7.1 million available) For repairing or reconstructing essential facilities and infrastructure such as roads, water systems, stormwater, and bridges. Eligible applicants: Local governments (Cities/Towns, Counties, Special Purpose Districts, and Quasi-municipal Organizati”
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  Residents in Thurston County should contact local Community Action Agencies for assistanceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The department encourages affected individuals to reach out to agencies serving their specific area“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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  The department encourages affected individuals to seek immediate help with urgent needs“Are you or your household affected by the wildfires? If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”