Washington Emergency Management Division

08/28/2026

Do you own, operate or manage a business or nonprofit and want to help wildfire survivors with your donated goods? The State Emergency Operations Center in cooperation with the Governor’s Office and the state Washington State Department of Commerce are coordinating offers of large quantities of donated goods and services to support communities affected by wildfires in Chelan, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, as well as the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

Please use this website for more information on who to contact: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/community-initiatives/wildfiredonations/

If you are an individual looking to help, please donate locally or through Community Action Agencies. Find more information here: https://mil.wa.gov/wildfire

Items Needed
Basic self-care items are the immediate priority, and only NEW items will be accepted. Donation needs include:
• Diapers
• Sheets
• Blankets
• Bath Towels (unused)
• Baby Formula
• Basic hygiene supplies for men, women, children, babies
• Non-perishable food items
• Paper plates
• Disposable cups
• Paper towels
• Plastic silverware
• Toilet paper
• New kitchen items (dishes, mugs, glasses, silverware)
• New unused towels
• Pet food
• Gift Cards
Donations of clothes, shoes, appliances, furniture, toys and over the counter medications are currently not being accepted.
Before submitting an offer, please be prepared to identify:
• The item or service being offered
• The quantity available, including unit, case or pallet counts
• Whether the items are new, unopened and unexpired, when applicable
• Where the donation is located and when is it available
• Whether delivery, transportation or unloading support is available; and
• A primary contact name, email address and phone number

08/28/2026

This stat is unbelievable: Through 40 days of aviation operations, Washington National Guard crews have completed 2,044 water bucket drops, delivering 1,943,269 gallons of water during 473.2 flight hours.

08/27/2026

A look at smoke in Eastern Washington.

08/26/2026

Spokane officials talk with EPA & State Ecology experts about wildfire recovery in the Spokane area.

08/25/2026

Track EPA's progress in the Spokane area with Hazardous materials removal at the link: https://www.epa.gov/wa/2026-eastern-washington-wildfires-recovery

08/25/2026

CASH ASSISTANCE EXPANDED to residents affected by fires on or after June 14, 2026, in Central and Eastern Washington through the state’s Individual Assistance (State IA) program.

Washington's Household Needs Grant provides direct cash assistance for homeowners and renters to help cover temporary housing, groceries, and essential supplies:
• $750 for a 1-person household
• $1,500 for a household of 2–4
• Up to $2,250 for a household of 5+

Applying takes only a few minutes.
Apply online: mil.wa.gov/wafires26

Need help over the phone? Call 2-1-1 to get step-by-step assistance.

Check eligibility details, required documents, or find in-person help locations at mil.wa.gov/wildfire-assistance

Please share this with neighbors, friends, or family who may need a hand right now.

08/25/2026

Our director joined the governor in Spokane yesterday. Find state wildfire resources at https://mil.wa.gov/wildfire

Today in Spokane, I discussed our recovery and response to the devastating fires with legislators and city and county officials. I appreciate their engagement. We're working together to get help to the Washingtonians who need it.

08/24/2026

Follow CRESA (Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency) for the latest on evacuations for this wildfire threat. Hope everyone stays safe.

Update as of 8/24/26 at 14:24
SR 503 is currently closed approximately between NE 369th St/SE Gabriel Road and NE Rock Creek Road. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Keeping roads clear is critical for emergency responders and residents evacuating the area.

Update as of 8/24/26 at 13:48

Level 3 - GO NOW Evacuation zones have updated and Level 2 - BE SET and Level 1 - BE READY have also been sent to the areas surrounding Hidden Meadows Drive and Mountain View Drive. Latest map has been updated and you can find the evacuation map linked here: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/76c2f512ca9a4b57b4963f716fb433ce/?fbclid=IwAR2cYIA2O0RQfwZLLcNP1awe29cMYy9c0qh1wPpBI2lsAy6teErLKJoEyLY

To ensure you are getting latest updates you can sign up for Clark Public Alerts here: https://member.everbridge.net/453003085616336/login

Wildfire Evacuation Level 3 - GO NOW
Emergency message from CRESA911. Wildfire burning West of 503 between Hidden Meadows Drive and Mountain View Drive. If you are within 0.5 miles of 14302 NE 346th St you are in a Level 3 GO NOW evacuation zone. LEAVE IMMEDIATELY! Failure to act now may result in injury or death.

A temporary evacuation assembly area is set-up at Charter Oak Community Church 12212 NE 299th St, Battle Ground, WA 98604

See CRESA.wa.gov for more information.

08/21/2026

There’s a red flag warning in place from Saturday to Sunday for almost all of Central and Eastern Washington as well as the Cascade foothills of Western Washington and areas around the Olympic Mountains. Check your local weather for specific timings and guidance at weather.gov. In Central and Eastern Washington, wind is expected to be between 15-25 mph with 40 mph gusts. There’s also the potential for lightning, which could spread fires more easily. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Please do your part and reduce the possibility of flames and sparks! If you see a fire start, call 911 right away.

Find wildfire resources, including tips about evacuations and where to find the latest about wildfires in our state at https://mil.wa.gov/wildfire

Graphic courtesy Spokane office of the National Weather Service.

08/21/2026

Know anyone who had a home damaged by wildfires? L&I offers tips to help homeowners rebuilding to check out their contractor before making a decision or paying any money. https://lni.wa.gov/news-events/article/26-13

So many homeowners are starting the process to rebuild after the devastating and fires.
L&I is here to help you avoid contractor scams that are all too common!👇