State Coordinates Wildfire Donation Efforts

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  Governor Bob Ferguson is coordinating donations of new, unused items for wildfire victims“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in 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 Washington State Department of Commerce is coordinating donations of new, unused items for wildfire victims“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in 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 State Emergency Operations Center is coordinating donations of new, unused items for wildfire victims“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in 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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  Donations are being coordinated for wildfire victims in Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens, and Yakima counties“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in 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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  Donations are being coordinated for wildfire victims in tribal nations“Governor Bob Ferguson, the Washington State Department of Commerce and the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in 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 state is seeking diapers as donations“Diapers”
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  The state is seeking baby formula as donations“Baby FormulaBasic hygiene supplies for men, women, children, babiesNon-perishable food itemsPaper platesDisposable cupsPaper towelsPlastic silverwareToilet paperNew kitchen items (dishes, mugs, glasses, silverware)New unused towelsPet foodGift Cards Donations of clothes, shoes, appliances, furniture, toys, and over the counter medications are currently not being accepted.”
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  The state is seeking hygiene supplies as donations“Basic hygiene supplies for men, women, children, babies”
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  The state is seeking non-perishable food as donations“Non-perishable food items”
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  The state is seeking pet food as donations“Pet food”
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  Donations must be new“Basic self-care items are the immediate priority, and only NEW items will be accepted.”
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  Donations must be unopened“Only NEW items will be accepted.”
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  Donations must be unexpiredNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Businesses should contact [email protected] for donations“Businesses and nonprofit organizations with goods or services to donate should contact [email protected], or visit www.commerce.wa.gov/wildfiredonations.”
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  Nonprofits should contact [email protected] for donations“Businesses and nonprofit organizations with goods or services to donate should contact [email protected], or visit www.commerce.wa.gov/wildfiredonations.”
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  Donors should visit www.commerce.wa.gov/wildfiredonations“Businesses and nonprofit organizations with goods or services to donate should contact [email protected], or visit www.commerce.wa.gov/wildfiredonations.”
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  Residents needing aid can call 211“People in need of donations can call 211, visit wa211.org, or contact their local emergency management agencies.”
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  Residents needing aid can visit wa211.org“People in need of donations can call 211, visit wa211.org, or contact their local emergency management agencies.”
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  The state is working with local jurisdictions to distribute donations equitably“The state is working with local jurisdictions to ensure available donations are distributed equitably among all the counties and tribal nations named in the Governor’s emergency proclamation.”
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  The Governor's office emphasizes that basic supplies like diapers are most needed immediately“"During a crisis, it is often the everyday necessities like diapers, pet food and other basic supplies that families need most," Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown said.”
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  The Governor's office emphasizes that pet food is most needed immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Governor's office states that clothing is not accepted as donations“Donations of clothes, shoes, appliances, furniture, toys, and over the counter medications are currently not being accepted.”
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  The Governor's office states that furniture is not accepted as donations“Donations of clothes, shoes, appliances, furniture, toys, and over the counter medications are currently not being accepted.”