Washington Wildfire Emergency Support Resources

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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 Department of Commerce is providing support for affected residents and communities“The Department of Commerce is committed to supporting people, communities, and partners through immediate response and long-term recovery efforts.”
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  The Commerce Department says impacted households may qualify for assistance through local Community Action Agencies“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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  This includes help with energy bills, shelter, transportation, food, and air purifiers in counties under the wildfire emergency“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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  Agencies like Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council and Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners serve specific regions“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”
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  Available funding includes $1 million for Emergency Rapid Response Grants“Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grants ($1+ million) Funds available to restore essential community lifelines like food, water, sewer, power, transportation, communication, and shelter.”
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  Available funding includes $2.1 million for broadband repairs“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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  Available funding includes $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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  Local governments and tribes can apply for these funds to restore essential services“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”