I don’t know where to start
Use the shortest path to the help you need. For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
Recovery priorities right now
The response has moved into a new phase. These are the items most likely to prevent costly or unsafe mistakes.
Shadle Park Disaster Assistance Center
The in-person Disaster Assistance Center has closed. Do not travel there expecting the former one-stop services.
Current coordinated resources ↗Asbestos survey required
Fire-damaged or destroyed structures must have debris/ash assessed by an AHERA-certified building inspector before debris removal begins. Follow Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency requirements.
Official asbestos guidance ↗Household hazardous materials
EPA is surveying and removing household hazardous materials from burned Spokane County properties at no cost to residents. Check the official property-status information before disturbing hazardous materials.
EPA recovery page ↗Official & coordinated links
Use these first for decisions involving evacuation, re-entry, cleanup, public safety or changing conditions.
Spokane County Emergency Management
Emergency information, alerts, preparedness and wildfire resources.
Open Emergency Management ↗Spokane Community Resources
Daily-updated wildfire recovery directory compiled by Spokane Public Schools, Innovia Foundation, City of Spokane, Spokane County and American Red Cross.
Open resource directory ↗Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
Asbestos, ash/debris, air-quality and cleanup requirements.
Open cleanup guidance ↗EPA Spokane wildfire recovery
Household hazardous-material removal and property-status information.
Open EPA page ↗AirNow Fire & Smoke Map
Current smoke and air-quality conditions. Use live official data rather than copied screenshots.
Check air quality ↗Find resources
Search by need. Time-sensitive offers can change, so confirm availability before traveling.
REALTORS® Relief Foundation
Online wildfire housing-relief grant applications remain open through Nov. 4, 2026. Former in-person Spokane REALTORS® relief centers are closed.
Apply / learn more ↗SBA Disaster Loans
Disaster loans may be available for homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits for eligible uninsured or underinsured losses.
Spokane County wildfire resources ↗Innovia Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Fund
Tax-deductible fund supporting vetted nonprofit partners providing direct services and longer-term recovery.
Coordinated donation page ↗Spokane Public Schools Student Aid
Support for SPS students impacted by the fires, including clothing, medication, glasses and personal-care needs.
Find current details ↗Slumber Spokane
Long-term rental preparation and housing support for displaced families. Slumber has also sought furniture, groceries and household essentials to furnish rentals.
Relief fund / information ↗Maddie’s Place / Maddie’s Closet
Coordinated resource listing says wildfire-impacted families can access clothing, diapers, formula, household goods, furniture and other essentials free of charge.
Current details ↗YMCA of the Inland Northwest
Coordinated resource listing reports free day passes for displaced people, including shower services and charging capabilities.
YMCA ↗Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Use the current food finder and Mobile Market information rather than old event flyers.
Find food near me ↗Serve Spokane
Coordinated resource listing includes no-cost food, hygiene and clothing assistance with recurring distribution times.
Serve Spokane ↗Union Gospel Mission fire-relief lunches
Earlier relief information listed weekday lunches for displaced residents and first responders. Because the original flyer is older, confirm directly before traveling.
UGM ↗Excelsior Wellness
Medical and behavioral-health services for wildfire-impacted individuals and families, including primary care, counseling, medication management and referrals.
Excelsior Wellness ↗Life Services Spokane
Coordinated resource listing includes diapers, wipes, formula, baby clothes and maternity items.
Life Services ↗Spokane VA / Mann-Grandstaff
The VA returned toward normal operations after the wildfire emergency. Veterans with appointments should rely on the VA’s current communication channels for service status.
VA Spokane ↗Asbestos survey & debris rules
Before debris/ash removal, obtain the required AHERA-certified asbestos survey and follow Spokane Clean Air notification/disposal requirements.
Spokane Clean Air ↗EPA household hazardous material removal
EPA is removing household hazardous materials from burned Spokane County properties. Check your property status and official FAQs.
EPA ↗SPS HEART / McKinney-Vento
Helps students experiencing housing loss with school enrollment, access and participation.
Current contact details ↗Spokane Slavic Association
Coordinated resource listing includes a weekly food bank, clothing/hygiene as available, translation/community support and assistance for Slavic businesses affected by the fires.
Organization site ↗Ways to help
Needs have changed since the first week. Do not assume that a location still needs general physical donations.
Check before dropping off supplies
Multiple relief centers reached capacity. Donate only items an organization is currently requesting, and confirm before traveling.
See current needs ↗Furniture for displaced families
Slumber Spokane has been furnishing long-term rentals for fire-displaced households. Contact them first to confirm what furniture is currently needed and how to deliver it.
Slumber Spokane relief info ↗Volunteer Spokane
Use current coordinated volunteer opportunities instead of older one-time signup posts.
See opportunities ↗Support local families
Individual crowdfunding stays separate from official aid resources. Campaigns may continue after reaching a goal, so the hub should show status without implying donations are closed.
Reviewed family campaigns
The current deployment keeps family fundraising separate and sends visitors to the existing reviewed campaign collection rather than mixing personal fundraisers with government/nonprofit aid.
Open family-support links ↗Inclusion is not an endorsement or guarantee. Review the campaign and organizer before donating.
Archived & completed updates
Past events stay visible for transparency without being presented as current help.
Disaster Assistance Center — Shadle Park High School
Closed The former in-person Disaster Assistance Center is no longer open. Use SpokaneCommunityResources.org and 211 for current services.
Spokane REALTORS® physical relief centers
Closed Donation drop-off, supply pickup and in-person grant assistance ended. The online REALTORS® Relief Foundation grant application remains open through Nov. 4, 2026.
YMCA donation intake
No longer accepting donations YMCA locations previously collected relief supplies. Current YMCA services for displaced residents may continue; verify directly.
Aug. 8–13 one-time relief events
Washington Strong Kids Day, Giving Back Bowling, Sportsman’s Warehouse community drive, Second Harvest mobile-market dates, spaghetti fundraiser, and other one-time events from Aug. 8–13 are archived as completed.
Red Cross cash-card distribution at Shadle
Ended Aug. 15 The coordinated resource site listed Red Cross cash-card distribution through Aug. 15. It is no longer shown here as active.
Stewardship Spokane — Homeowner Resource Center
Resources when something goes wrong. Knowledge that helps before it does.
💧 Find your water provider
Spokane-area properties may be served by different water providers. Find yours first, then confirm current rules directly with that provider.
Find my water provider ↗🔥 Know your fire district
Use official county property/district tools, save your fire district contact information, keep address numbers visible and emergency access clear.
Spokane County wildfire resources ↗🏠 Returning-home habits
Follow official guidance for water flushing, utility restoration, PPE and cleanup after evacuation. Do not restore utilities or disturb hazardous debris without proper guidance.
City of Spokane ↗