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Governor Bob Ferguson signed an emergency proclamation on August 10, 2026“August 10, 2026 Story Body Actions will help Washingtonians access aid, documents, health care and housing, give businesses relief SPOKANE — Governor Bob Ferguson today signed an emergency proclamation suspending state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s devastating wildfires.”
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The emergency proclamation suspends state laws to help wildfire victims access aid and services“Governor Ferguson’s emergency proclamation suspends state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s devastating wildfires.”
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The proclamation covers Chelan county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation covers Ferry county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation covers Okanogan county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation covers Spokane county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation covers Stevens county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation covers Douglas county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation covers Yakima county“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The proclamation includes tribal nations“It covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.”
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The measure waives fees for replacing lost documents like driver's licenses“The Governor’s emergency proclamation requires that there is no charge for this service.”
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The measure waives fees for replacing lost documents like birth certificates“The Governor’s emergency proclamation requires that there is no charge for this service.”
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The measure extends license renewal deadlines“The Governor’s emergency proclamation enables the Department of Licensing to grant extra time for people to renew their business and professional licenses. This includes licenses for cosmetology, notaries, real estate, security guards, and numerous other professions.”
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The measure removes job-search requirements for unemployment benefits“Normally, individuals receiving unemployment benefits also must prove weekly they are actively searching for a job. The Governor’s emergency proclamation suspends the job-search requirement for those affected by the wildfires.”
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The measure prohibits evictions“The Governor’s emergency proclamation prohibits eviction-related actions to keep Washingtonians housed during this challenging time.”
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The measure expands housing assistance for those displaced by fires“The Governor’s emergency proclamation prohibits eviction-related actions to keep Washingtonians housed during this challenging time.”
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The Department of Licensing will provide free document replacements starting August 10“Licenses, ID cards and other Department of Licensing records will be available today, Aug. 10. The Governor’s emergency proclamation requires that there is no charge for this service.”
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Health records will be available August 11“Vital records through the Department of Health will be available starting Tuesday, Aug. 11.”
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Affected residents can now access monthly Family Emergency Assistance regardless of household size“The Governor’s emergency proclamation extends this program to include families without children. Typically, that Family Emergency Assistance Program is only available to families once per year. The Governor’s emergency proclamation allows families impacted by wildfires to access the program each month if needed.”
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Unemployment benefits can be accessed without a one-week waiting period“State law requires that in order to get unemployment assistance, you must wait one week before getting benefits. The Governor’s emergency proclamation suspends the waiting period so Washingtonians out of work due to the wildfires will receive their unemployment benefits right away.”
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The proclamation applies to all Washingtonians impacted by the wildfiresNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The proclamation applies to Washingtonians regardless of insurance status“Washington state has the State Individual Assistance Program for people who have lost their homes during a declared emergency. The Governor’s emergency proclamation makes everyone without insurance who lost their home eligible to receive this assistance, regardless of their household income.”