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Governor Bob Ferguson announced a public health emergency declaration“Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services approved his request to declare a Public Health Emergency in response to the devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington.”
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The public health emergency declaration was approved by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services“Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services approved his request to declare a Public Health Emergency in response to the devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington.”
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The public health emergency declaration was announced on August 7, 2026“August 07, 2026 Story Body OLYMPIA — Governor Bob Ferguson announced today that the United States Department of Health and Human Services approved his request to declare a Public Health Emergency in response to the devastating wildfires in Eastern Washington.”
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The declaration covers Chelan county“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The declaration covers Ferry county“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The declaration covers Okanogan county“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The declaration covers Spokane county“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The declaration covers Stevens county“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The declaration covers Yakima county“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The declaration covers tribal lands affected by wildfires“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The emergency allows faster medication refills“It will speed refills or replacements for medication and medical supplies, reduce paperwork and authorization requirements for providers, allow for alternative care settings and temporarily relax other requirements.”
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The emergency allows temporary care sites“Hospitals can set up temporary or alternative care sites or locations to treat patients, including virtual options.”
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The emergency allows reduced paperwork for providers“Care and safety come first and paperwork comes second. Providers and patients will have less paperwork because pre-authorization requirements for medicine or treatment can be paused.”
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The emergency maintains access to rehabilitation services for older adults“This eases the administrative burden on health care providers in fire-affected areas, helping them maintain access while focusing on the people they serve.”
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The emergency maintains access to rehabilitation services for people with disabilities“This eases the administrative burden on health care providers in fire-affected areas, helping them maintain access while focusing on the people they serve.”
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The emergency aligns with the federal emergency declaration“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The federal emergency declaration was issued on August 4“The public health emergency covers the same areas as the federal emergency declaration Washington received on Aug. 4 — Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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Health care providers in wildfire-impacted areas can operate with relaxed requirements“It will speed refills or replacements for medication and medical supplies, reduce paperwork and authorization requirements for providers, allow for alternative care settings and temporarily relax other requirements.”
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The relaxed requirements include alternative care settings“Hospitals can set up temporary or alternative care sites or locations to treat patients, including virtual options.”
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The relaxed requirements include paused pre-authorization for treatments“Providers and patients will have less paperwork because pre-authorization requirements for medicine or treatment can be paused.”
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The state health agencies are coordinating with tribal governments“State agencies are also working in coordination with Tribal governments and Tribal health partners to identify and respond to urgent health care needs in tribal communities affected by the wildfires.”
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The state health agencies are coordinating with tribal governments to address urgent health needs“State agencies are also working in coordination with Tribal governments and Tribal health partners to identify and respond to urgent health care needs in tribal communities affected by the wildfires.”