fire support resources
Major fires have burned throughout Eastern Washington. Whether you have evacuated, need support, or are looking to help those in need, here are some community resources available in our area to support you.
Businesses Affected by Fire - Make Sure You Qualify for FEMA
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reminds survivors of the Grey and Oregon wildfires to fill out SBA loan paperwork to ensure they qualify for all FEMA benefits.
The application process with both FEMA and SBA is now open. THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS APRIL 20.
- The fastest way to start the process is to register with FEMA by visiting DisasterAssistance.gov
- The fastest way to enroll with SBA is by doing one of three things: visiting SBA’s disaster site: sba.gov/disaster; emailing SBA at disastercustomerservice@sba.gov or calling SBA customer service at (800) 659-2955
- Or visit the In-person locations to the right
- Learn more in this video
- View the SBA Disaster Loan Fact Sheet
- Read the FEMA Press Release about returning your application
- Download the SBA Media Release here and in Spanish
- View available Partner Resources
As a reminder, those registered with FEMA who have questions, or have received correspondence that appear to be denial letters, or need help to start or finish an SBA loan application — are encouraged to visit one of the two in-person disaster outreach centers available for survivors of the Gray and Oregon Road Fires in both the Elk Chattaroy and Medicine Lake communities. The locations and hours are below.
Elk Chattaroy Disaster Outreach Center
Country Church of the Open Bible
40015 North Collins Road
Elk, WA 99009
Medical Lake Disaster Outreach Center
Medical Lake City Hall
124 South Lefevre Street
Medical Lake, WA 99022
Hours of operations for both centers:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pmÂ
Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Saturday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sundays closed.
Donations
- Visit the American Red Cross website and select “my local Red Cross” to ensure your donation stays in the Inland Northwest or read this article for more instructions to support those affected by the surrounding fires.
- Donate via the Innovia Foundation Wildfire Emergency Response Fund for Eastern Washington.
- Visit the verified Go Fund Me requests here.
*Information changes rapidly and the resources are spread across many digital platforms and by word of mouth. If you know of a resource that is not on our list or should be removed, please email our Marketing & Communications Director, Yolanda Pagaduan.