Washington Resource Conservation & Development Council

08/31/2026

Read about the Community Wildfire Ambassador approach in the new WAFAC blog post, a new mechanism to help connect neighbors seeking to strengthen wildfire resilience in their place. Hear directly from existing Coordinators in Washington about how this tool is supporting their communities: https://www.fireadaptedwashington.org/cwa/

08/25/2026

Cash assistance is available from the State Individual Assistance Program if you suffered damages from the Spokane Complex Wildfire.

Apply in person at:

SCOPE North
33 E Lincoln Rd, #203
Wed, August 19th - Wed, September 9th
Open: 10AM - 7PM

08/21/2026

New Resource Round-Up from FACNet, co-written by WRCD's Amelia Wells and FACNet staff members.

This week on the blog, we’re sharing collected resources, information, and tools amassed over the course of six months from wildfire resilience practitioners focused on expanding our collective recovery knowledge. There are many people dedicated to helping communities impacted by wildfire to rebuild, heal, and ultimately, become more resilient.

Read more: https://fireadaptednetwork.org/community-wildfire-recovery-resource-round-up/

08/18/2026

Cash assistance is now available for residents affected by fires in central and eastern Washington through the state’s Individual Assistance (State IA) program. Visit mil.wa.gov/wildfire-assistance to see if you qualify for support, how to apply and what documents are required. Eligible households can receive up to $2,250 to help with immediate recovery needs. Please help us get the word out and money to those who need it – share this post with neighbors, friends and anyone who may need support as they recover.

08/18/2026

Staff member, Amelia Wells, will be sharing about afterthefirewa.org during this training. A great opportunity for those helping in the recovery process to learn about resources throughout the state.

Wildfire updates move fast. Make sure you know where to look before it matters most.

Join us for Digital Navigator Virtual Training: Finding Trusted Wildfire Updates, Alerts, and Support on Wednesday, August 19, at 11:30 AM.

This free virtual training will walk you through the local resources our region relies on during wildfire season, including:
🔥 WildfireNCW.org for regional wildfire information
🔥 FuegoNCW.org for Spanish-language wildfire resources
🔥 AfterTheFireWA.org for recovery support
🔥 Official alerts, evacuation notices, smoke updates, air quality resources, and more

You’ll hear from trusted local partners, including Our Valley Our Future, Chelan County, Chelan-Douglas Health District, CAFÉ, and After the Fire WA.

Whether you support clients, coworkers, family, neighbors, or community members, this training will help you know what to trust, where to click, and how to help others find critical information.

Free to attend. Timely. Practical. Too important to miss.

👉 Register for free today: https://ncwtech.info/DNWildfire26

08/11/2026

We've updated After the Fire Washington with a 2026 Fire Information page where we will continue to collect and publish resources for fire survivors and recovery practitioners. Visit afterthefirewa.org/2026-fires

08/06/2026

If your animals have been affected by the wildfires in Spokane County, help is available.

Please call or text 1 (509) 267-4646 if you need assistance with your animals. The hotline is for animals affected by wildfire who need food or veterinary care, as well as for people who would like to donate goods, services or financial assistance.

Please share this information with neighbors, friends and others who may need support during wildfire response and recovery.

08/06/2026

The City of Spokane has launched a wildfire information page to help our community navigate this difficult time. Here you will find resources for evacuees, frequently asked questions about city services, ways to help, cleanup efforts, and information on rebuilding as it becomes available. my.spokanecity.org/wildfireinfo

08/06/2026

08/06/2026