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Wildfire Relief Resources Available for Olympia Residents

Monday, August 10, 2026

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Washington's Department of Commerce is providing emergency assistance to wildfire-affected residents and communities across the state, including those in Thurston County. The state has declared a wildfire emergency, making available resources such as LIHEAP assistance for energy bills, temporary shelter, transportation, and home repairs for qualifying households.

Local Community Action Agencies serve specific counties: Chelan-Douglas, Yakima, Okanogan, and Stevens-Ferry-Lincoln-Pend Oreille counties. For Thurston County residents, the Department of Commerce advises contacting local agencies for assistance. The state has allocated $7.1 million for infrastructure repairs and $2.1 million for broadband restoration, with additional funds available through Emergency Rapid Response Grants.

Residents affected by wildfires should contact their local Community Action Agency or visit commerce.wa.gov for details. The state emphasizes that these resources are available immediately to support recovery efforts.

📄 Source: WA Dept of Commerce — https://www.commerce.wa.gov/washington-wildfire-emergency-support-and-resources-from-the-department-of-commerce/

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Washington's Department of Commerce is providing emergency assistance to wildfire-affected residents and communities across the state“The Department of Commerce is committed to supporting people, communities, and partners through immediate response and long-term recovery efforts.”
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Washington's Department of Commerce is providing emergency assistance to wildfire-affected residents and communities in Thurston CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The 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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Resources such as LIHEAP assistance for energy bills are available“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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Temporary shelter is available“Temporary shelter or shelter vouchers”
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Transportation is available“Transportation, food, and other emergency needs”
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Home repairs for qualifying households are available“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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Local Community Action Agencies serve specific counties“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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Local Community Action Agencies serve Chelan-Douglas county“Chelan‑Douglas Community Action Council (CDCAC)Serves: Chelan and Douglas CountiesPhone: 509‑662‑6156Website: cdcac.org”
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Local Community Action Agencies serve Yakima county“Northwest Community Action Center Serves: Yakima County, SouthPhone: 509-865-7630Website: Northwest Community Action Center”
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Local Community Action Agencies serve Okanogan county“Okanogan County Community Action Council (OCCAC)Serves: Okanogan CountyPhone: 509‑422‑4041Website: occac.com”
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Local Community Action Agencies serve Stevens-Ferry-Lincoln-Pend Oreille counties“Rural Resources Community ActionServes: Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln and Pend Oreille CountiesPhone: 509-684-8421Website: RuralResources.org”
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Thurston County residents should contact local agencies for assistanceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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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 restoration“Broadband Emergency Funding ($2.1 million available) Repairs or replaces broadband infrastructure damaged by wildfire events. Contact: [email protected]”
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Additional funds are available through 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. Eligible applicants: Local and Tribal governments”
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Residents affected by wildfires should contact their local Community Action Agency“If you’re impacted by the wildfires, help may be available through your local Community Action Agency.”
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Residents affected by wildfires should visit commerce.wa.gov for detailsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The state emphasizes that these resources are available immediatelyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The state emphasizes that these resources are available to support recovery efforts“The Department of Commerce is committed to supporting people, communities, and partners through immediate response and long-term recovery efforts.”