Wildfire Emergency Support Available in Olympia

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  The Washington State Department of Commerce has activated emergency support for wildfire-impacted communities“Washington is currently under a State of Emergency due to severe wildfires impacting communities across the state. We are aware that some people have lost their homes, hearts are breaking and communities are rallying to support and rebuild. Many communities are facing urgent needs. 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 Washington State Department of Commerce includes Olympia residents in emergency supportNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Affected households may qualify for LIHEAP 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 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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  Affected households may qualify for utility bill help“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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  Affected households may qualify for 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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  Affected households may qualify for weatherization 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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  Affected 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 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 Commerce Department listed available funding“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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  $1+ million in Emergency Rapid Response Grants for essential services is available“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”
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  $2.1 million for broadband repairs is available“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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  $7.1 million for infrastructure like roads and water systems is available“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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  Tribal governments can apply for these programs through Commerce contacts“Tribal resources: Emergency Rapid Response Grants Program (ERR)Application: ERR Grant Funding RequestCommerce contact: Nicole Patrick, [email protected] Tribal Climate Resilience Grant ProgramCommerce contact: Kylie Avery, [email protected] Other resources may be available to tribes, please reach out to [email protected] as needed.”
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  Local agencies can apply for these programs through Commerce contactsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Nicole Patrick is a Commerce contact for these programs“Commerce contact: Nicole Patrick, [email protected]”
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  Max Wedding is a Commerce contact for these programs“Contact: [email protected]”
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  Olympia residents impacted by wildfires should contact their local Community Action AgencyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Olympia residents impacted by wildfires should reach out to Commerce at [email protected]No usable supporting receipt — unverified.