State of Emergency for Wildfires

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  Washington is under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires“Washington is currently under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires impacting communities across the state.”
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  The State of Emergency is affecting communities statewideNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Department of Commerce announced available resources for residents impacted by the fires“Are you or your household affected by the wildfires? If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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  Residents in Thurston County and other affected areas may qualify for assistance through local Community Action AgenciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Help includes aid for energy bills“Energy and utility bills”
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  Help includes aid for shelter“Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers”
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  Help includes aid for transportation“Transportation, food, and other emergency needs”
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  Help includes aid for food“Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers Transportation, food, and other emergency needs”
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  Help includes aid for home repairs“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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  Eligible households must have qualified for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) this yearNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Commerce Department offers multiple funding streams“Available funding: Commerce has funding available to tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for wildfire disaster relief and recovery. Support includes: Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] 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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  $7.1 million is available for repairing roads and water systems“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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  Local governments and tribes can apply for emergency grants“Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected] 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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  Contact information for agencies is available on the Commerce website“Chelan‑Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC)Serves: Chelan and Douglas CountiesPhone: 509‑662‑6156Website: cdcac.org Northwest Community Action Center Serves: Yakima County, SouthPhone: 509-865-7630Website: Northwest Community Action Center North Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington Serves: Adams, Grant, Yakima NorthPhone: 509-248-6751Website: oicofwa.org Okanogan County Community Action Council (OCCAC)Serves: Okanogan CountyPhone: 509‑422‑4041Website: occac.com Rural Resources Community ActionServes: Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln and Pend Oreille CountiesPhone: 509-684-8421Website: RuralResources.org Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners (SNAP)Serves: Spokane CountyPhone: 509‑456‑7627Website: SnapWa.org”