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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 aid wildfire victims“Governor Ferguson’s emergency proclamation suspends state laws to help those impacted by Washington’s devastating wildfires.”
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The action covers Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas, and Yakima counties“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 action covers 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 proclamation allows free replacement of 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 proclamation allows free replacement of lost documents like birth certificates“The Governor’s emergency proclamation requires that there is no charge for this service.”
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Free replacement of lost documents is available at Shadle Park High School“The Department of Health, working with the Department of Licensing, will be on-site at the Emergency Disaster Center at Shadle Park High School to help Washingtonians obtain new copies of personal documents. Licenses, ID cards and other Department of Licensing records will be available today, Aug. 10. Vital records through the Department of Health will be available starting Tuesday, Aug. 11. The Governor’s emergency proclamation requires that there is no charge for this service.”
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Free replacement of lost documents starts on August 10“Licenses, ID cards and other Department of Licensing records will be available today, Aug. 10.”
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The proclamation suspends unemployment waiting periods“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 suspends job-search requirements for wildfire-impacted workers“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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Families can now access monthly cash aid regardless of children“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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Eviction protections are in place for those displaced“The Governor’s emergency proclamation prohibits eviction-related actions to keep Washingtonians housed during this challenging time.”
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State Individual Assistance Program eligibility expands to all wildfire-home-loss victims“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 who lost their home eligible to receive this assistance, regardless of their household income or whether they have insurance.”
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State Individual Assistance Program eligibility is expanded regardless of income“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 who lost their home eligible to receive this assistance, regardless of their household income or whether they have insurance.”
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State Individual Assistance Program eligibility is expanded regardless of insurance“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 who lost their home eligible to receive this assistance, regardless of their household income or whether they have insurance.”
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The Department of Licensing will grant license renewal extensions for cosmetology“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 Department of Licensing will grant license renewal extensions for real estate“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 Department of Licensing will grant license renewal extensions for other professions affected by the firesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Contact the Department of Licensing for details on extensionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.