Wildfire Emergency Aid Available in Thurston County

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  Washington State is under a wildfire emergency“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 aid to affected residents“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 Department of Commerce is providing aid to affected residents in Thurston CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Impacted households may qualify for help with energy 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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  Impacted households may qualify for help with temporary shelter“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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  Impacted households may qualify for help with transportation“Transportation, food, and other emergency needs”
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  Impacted households may qualify for help with food“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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  Impacted households may qualify for help with home repairs“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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  Impacted households may qualify for help through local Community Action Agencies“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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  Thurston County residents can contact the Thurston County Community Action Agency for assistanceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The state has allocated $7.1 million for traditional emergency funding“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 $7.1 million for traditional emergency funding to repair roads“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 $7.1 million for traditional emergency funding to repair 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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  The state has allocated $7.1 million for traditional emergency funding to repair bridges“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 Commerce Department is connecting with local governments“Commerce recognizes the vital contributions of local governments and community organizations in leading wildfire response, recovery, and long-term resilience efforts. Program and contract managers will connect with grantees to: Identify program disruptions Provide flexibility on contract requirements where possible Key contacts: Local organizations and other partners: [email protected] Current grantees: please contact your contract manager Available funding: Commerce has funding available to tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for wildfire disaster relief and recovery.”
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  The Commerce Department is connecting with local governments to provide flexibility on contract requirements“Program and contract managers will connect with grantees to: Identify program disruptions Provide flexibility on contract requirements where possible Key contacts: Local organizations and other partners: [email protected] Current grantees: please contact your contract manager 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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  The Commerce Department is connecting with local governments to identify program disruptions“Program and contract managers will connect with grantees to: Identify program disruptions Provide flexibility on contract requirements where possible Key contacts: Local organizations and other partners: [email protected] Current grantees: please contact your contract manager 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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  Residents can find more details at commerce.wa.gov/washington-wildfire-emergency-support-and-resources-from-the-department-of-commerce“Source: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/washington-wildfire-emergency-support-and-resources-from-the-department-of-commerce/”