From all of us at the Dishman Hills Conservancy board and staff.

Our heart goes out to all those effected by the recent fires, evacuations and trauma this is causing. 

Local Spokane-area resources

• 2-1-1 Emergency Resources – A good place to start if you aren’t sure where to turn. Dial 211 from a landline or 877-652-1148 from a mobile phone. You can also text your ZIP code to 898-211.
• Spokane Convention Center – Evacuation support
• Jenkins High School in Chewelah – Evacuation support
• Spokane County Fairgrounds – Evacuation support
• Spokanimal – Free boarding for animals displaced by the fires
• City of Spokane H.O.M.E. Starts Here Fund – Community assistance
• Second Harvest – Food and other support
• Catholic Charities Eastern Washington – Community resources and assistance

Additional wildfire resources

• Washington State wildfire resources – Information about immediate safety, assistance and recovery.
• Washington Department of Natural Resources wildfire map – Current wildfire information and situational awareness.
• American Red Cross – Search by ZIP code for nearby assistance.
• AirNow – Local air-quality information by ZIP code.
• Ready.gov Wildfire Resources – Information about what to do before, during and after a wildfire.
• FEMA: After the Fire – Practical guidance for those recovering after a fire.

Kindly, Ruth Gifford