State Declares Wildfire Emergency, Offers Aid

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  Washington State has declared a wildfire emergency“Washington is currently under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires impacting communities across the state.”
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  Washington State is opening aid for residents in affected counties“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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  The Department of Commerce says help includes energy bill assistance“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 of Commerce says help includes shelter“Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers”
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  The Department of Commerce says help includes home repairs for those impacted by fires“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 aid covers counties affected by wildfires“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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  The aid includes Thurston CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents can contact local Community Action Agencies for 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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  Residents can contact local Community Action Agencies for help with air purifiers“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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  Residents can contact local Community Action Agencies for help with weatherization“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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  The Commerce Department also offers emergency grants for infrastructure repairsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Commerce Department also offers emergency grants for broadband restoration“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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  Eligible residents should reach out to local agencies“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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  The state has allocated $7. 1 million for infrastructure repairs“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 state has allocated $2. 1 million for broadband fixes“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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  More details are available on the Commerce website“Source: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/washington-wildfire-emergency-support-and-resources-from-the-department-of-commerce/”