Wildfire Resources and Information
August 5, 2026
Our region has been impacted by ongoing wildfires, and we know many community members may be looking for assistance, reliable information, and local resources. If you or someone your know has been affected, the following resources are here to help.
Need Assistance?
If you are an Aging & Long Term Care client and have been impacted by the fires, please contact your Case Manager directly or by calling our main office at (509) 458-2509.
If you are an older adult, individual living with disabilities, or a family/friend/neighbor caregiver to an individual who has been affected by the fires, contact our Community Living Connections helpline at (509) 960-7281 for information about local services and available resources.
Disaster Resources:
- Visit the local Spokane community resource website for complex wildfire response resources: Spokanecommunityresources.org
- The Fig Tree 2026 Short-Term Directory of Fire Resources offers a step-by-step roadmap for wildfire recovery: 2026Short-TermFireResponse.pdf
- Register for FEMA Disaster Assistance if affected by the wildfires: Disasterassistance.gov
- Consider SBA Disaster Loans that are available for homeowners, renters, and businesses in Spokane County: Disaster recovery | Small Business Administration, (800) 659-2955, Wildfire Resources | Spokane County, WA
- Disaster Relief Shelters are open at the Spokane Convention Center, Jenkins Sr High, and Kettle Falls Middle School: Disaster Shelters | Find Shelters | American Red Cross
- If you are returning home, make sure to follow guidance on how to do so safely: After a Wildfire | Spokane Regional Health District, Returning Home After a Wildfire | City of Spokane, Washington
Animal Evacuation Resources:
- Spokane County Fairgrounds: An emergency animal shelter is open at the fairgrounds, 404 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202, please use the red gate off Broadway.
- Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team: Operates as an emergency animal rescue team and may assist with pet care during disasters, Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART).
- SpokAnimal – Spokane Humane Society: SpokAnimal, 6607 N Havana St., Spokane, WA 99217, open to evacuees as a temporary shelter for displaced animals.
Fire Preparedness:
- Sign up for emergency alerts with Alert Spokane: Public Alert and Warning Notifications | Spokane County, WA
- Find your evacuation map with Spokane Regional Emergency Communications: Spokane County Evacuation Address Lookup
- Track local fire updates on Watch Duty: Watch Duty – Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Medications:
- Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued an emergency order to allow the survivors of the state’s wildfires access prescription medications: Press Release – Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Transportation:
- If you or someone you know has lost access to a vehicle or your household is now relying on a single vehicle, please contact Mobility Management for assistance with transportation to work, appointments, and other essential needs: 509-499-4810
- The Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is allowing individuals who have been evacuated or displaced by the fires to ride STA buses free of charge. Riders simply need to let their bus driver know they have been affected by the fires: Emergency Response – Spokane Transit Authority
Interested in supporting those affected by the fires? Visit:
- Red Cross Northwest Region
- Get Help or Give Help | Partners INW Spokane Valley
- Second Harvest: Local Food, Lasting Hope for the Northwest
- H.O.M.E. Starts Here Donations – City of Spokane, Washington
- Donate | Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
- Wildfire Response – Innovia Foundation
Air Quality:
Wildfires can significantly impact air quality throughout our region. Older adults and those with chronic health conditions or respiratory concerns may be especially vulnerable.
When smoke levels are elevated, stay indoors as much as possible, keep windows and doors closed, and monitor local conditions. We encourage everyone to remain alert and monitor updates about air quality levels in our community.
For current air quality information and health guidance, visit: Spokanecleanair.org/air-quality/current-air-quality
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