Contents
- Surveys
- Air Quality & Health
- Returning Home & Property Safety
- Water, Debris, & Household Hazards
- Masks & Everyday Safety
- Financial, Housing, and Practical Assistance
- Federal & Regional Incident Information
Surveys
Help inform wildfire recovery efforts in our community by sharing your experiences and needs through the surveys below. Your feedback can help local organizations and agencies better understand and respond to community recovery priorities.
- Wildfire Food & Recovery Needs Survey (Second Harvest)
- Tenants Union of Washington Community Wildfire Survey
Air Quality & Health
| Title | Information | Contact/Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRHD — Air Quality & Wildfire FAQ | PM2.5/smoke health effects, vulnerable populations, indoor protection, materials in 10 languages | https://srhd.org/health-topics/environmental-health/wildfire-smoke/air-quality-wildfire-faq | ||
| SRHD — Wildfires, Smoke and Air Quality (hub) | Topic hub for all SRHD smoke/AQ content | https://srhd.org/health-topics/environmental-health/wildfire-smoke | ||
| Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency — Wildfire Smoke & AQ | Health-effects explainer, historical PM2.5 tracking, alerts | https://spokanecleanair.org/wildfire-smoke-air-quality/ | ||
| Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency — Current Air Quality | Real-time monitoring | https://spokanecleanair.org/air-quality/current-air-quality/ 509-477-4727 | ||
| Smoke Ready Spokane | Regional smoke-preparedness campaign (Gonzaga Climate Institute partnership) | http://www.smokereadyspokane.org |
Returning Home & Property Safety
| Title | Information | Contact/Link |
|---|---|---|
| City of Spokane — Returning Home After a Wildfire | N95/PPE before re-entry, ventilating homes, checking for smoldering embers, food safety, tap water caution | https://my.spokanecity.org/wildfireinfo/returning-home/ |
| City of Spokane — Wildfire Information Hub | Landing page routing to FAQs, cleanup, rebuilding resources | https://my.spokanecity.org/wildfireinfo/ |
| SRHD — Health Guidance for Homes Without Obvious Fire Damage | Warns that even undamaged-looking homes may have smoke/ash/chemical contamination | https://srhd.org/news/spokane-complex-fires-health-guidance-for-residents-returning-to-homes-without-obvious-fire-damage |
| SRHD — Health Guidance for Fire-Damaged or Destroyed Homes | Guidance specific to damaged/destroyed properties | https://srhd.org/news/health-guidance-for-residents-returning-to-fire-damaged-or-destroyed-homes |
| SRHD - Yards and Gardens | Guidance on how to approach a yard or garden post-fire | https://srhd.org/health-topics/environmental-health/wildfire-smoke/after-a-wildfire#yards-and-gardens |
| WA Dept. of Health — Post-Fire Cleanup Guidance | State guidance on safe cleanup after a fire | https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/air-quality/smoke-fires/partner-toolkit/post-fire-cleanup-guidance |
Water, Debris & Household Hazards
| Title | Information | Contact/Link |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane County — Fire Debris Disposal | Call before cleanup; flags asbestos/lead risk; permit and disposal-site info | https://www.spokanecounty.gov/5447/Fire-Debris-Disposal 509-477-4727 |
| SRHD — Emergency Order on Household Hazardous Materials | The order authorizing EPA/FEMA entry for hazardous material removal | https://srhd.org/news/health-officer-issues-emergency-order-to-accelerate-removal-of-household-hazardous-materials-in-spokane-county |
| EPA Region 10 — Household Hazardous Materials Fact Sheet (PDF) | No-cost removal of paint, solvents, batteries, pesticides; what EPA does NOT remove | https://www.epa.gov/system/files/documents/2026-08/epa-spokane-county-hhm-fact-sheet-final.pdf |
| EPA — 2026 Eastern Washington Wildfires Recovery | EPA's process for hazardous-material survey/removal on affected properties | https://www.epa.gov/wa/2026-eastern-washington-wildfires-recovery |
| WA Dept. of Health — Wildfires and Safe Drinking Water | Well-testing guidance, water system framework | https://doh.wa.gov/community-and-environment/drinking-water/wildfires-and-safe-drinking-water |
City Protects Spokane River & Utility Infrastructure from Fire Damage | Separated stormwater and sewage system; ash and infrastructure; how you can help | |
| Certified Abatement Contractors | Two resources where wildfire survivors can verify whether an asbestos abatement contractor is certified in Washington |
Masks & Everyday Safety
| Title | Information | Contact/Link |
|---|---|---|
| SRHD — How to Use an N95 | Official mask selection/fit guidance | https://srhd.org/health-topics/environmental-health/wildfire-smoke/n95-respirator |
| CHAS Health — Spokane Complex Wildfire Resources | Free N95s at SRHD lobby/select WIC clinics; pharmacy help for lost prescriptions | https://chas.org/for-patients/spokane-complex-wildfire-resources/ 509-444-8200 |
Financial, Housing, & Practical Assistance
| Title | Information | Contact/Link |
|---|---|---|
| Spokane Housing Authority — Wildfire Resources and Information | City/county aggregator hub referenced across SRHD and other official sites | https://www.spokanecommunityresources.org/ |
| The Fig Tree — Short-Term Fire Response Directory (PDF) | Step-by-step post-fire checklist plus a comprehensive Inland Northwest resource directory (faith-based nonprofit publisher) | https://thefigtree.org/2026Short-TermFireResponse.pdf 509-535-4112 |
| 2-1-1 Washington — Wildfire Resources | Airbnb.org free emergency housing partnership for displaced residents (6 counties + 3 tribal communities); call for personalized navigation | https://wa211.org/emergency-management/wildfire-resources/ dial 211 or 1-877-211-9274 |
| WA Emergency Management Division — Individual Assistance Cash Application | State cash assistance application portal for fire-impacted residents | https://app.brightharbor.com/signup/wa-fires-individual-assistance-2026 |
| Spokane County Fire Evacuation Map & Address Lookup | Look up evacuation zone by address | https://srec911.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=337af083184c474d9d9181bb44f957b0 |
| Innovia Foundation — Wildfire Emergency Response Fund | Regional community foundation's wildfire fund | https://innovia.org/wildfire-response/ |
| American Red Cross — Northwest Region | Regional Red Cross contact/services page | https://www.redcross.org/local/washington.html 1-800-RED-CROSS |
| FEMA Disaster Assistance | Federal individual assistance application | https://www.disasterassistance.gov 1-800-621-3362 |
| Emergency Loans — Numerica Credit Union | Wildfire support loan program | https://www.numericacu.com/wildfire-support 800-433-1837 |
| Emergency Loans — STCU | Wildfire relief loan program | https://stcu.org/wildfire-relief 509-326-1954 |
| City of Spokane — H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund | City-run donation fund for impacted residents (donor-facing) | https://my.spokanecity.org/donate/ |
| SNAP Wildfire Recovery Resources | Resource hub connecting families to energy assistance, air purifiers, and other programs to meet recovery needs. | https://www.snapwa.org/wildfire-recovery-resources/ |
| City of Spokane Rebuilding Process | To help residents understand the rebuild process, the City has created a flyer to easily identify the steps that must be completed prior to issuing rebuild permits. | https://files.constantcontact.com/839b0320801/95d5f0f2-7b35-4eb4-ab39-1778ae391996.pdf?rdr=true |
| Spokane Region Longterm Recovery Group | Focuses on addressing emergency, short-term needs and providing Disaster Case Management and resources to assist those affected in long-term recovery. | https://srltrg.org/ |
| Karen Worthy Memorial Wildfire Grant | Walt Worthy, in honor of his late wife, Karen, is committing to provide $10,000 in direct financial assistance to eligible households whose primary residence was destroyed by the 2026 Spokane Complex Fires (Old Trails, Autumn Lane, and Fairview Fires). | https://innovia.org/news/walt-worthy-establishes-wildfire-relief-fund/ |
Federal & Regional Incident Information
| Title | Information | Contact/Link |
|---|---|---|
| InciWeb — Spokane Area Fires | Federal incident tracking (status/perimeter, not health guidance) | https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/wanes-spokane-area-fires |
| WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs — Spokane Wildfire Resources | Veteran-specific resource roundup | https://dva.wa.gov/spokane-wildfire-august-2026-resources |
Last updated: 9/15/2026