Free Vital Record Replacement
The Department of Health is temporarily providing certificates at no charge in relation to Governor Ferguson's Emergency Proclamation 26-03. Residents who qualify for free services can request replacement WA certificates through our new web portal, by emailing contactchs@doh.wa.gov, or by calling 360-236-4300 (option 8 for Spanish).
Drinking Water
Smoke and Air Quality
- Protect Yourself and Others - Smoke From Fires
- Wildfire Smoke: Know the Symptoms
- How to stay safe during smoke season - American Sign Language (ASL) (YouTube) (Public Health – Seattle & King County)
- 3 tips to stay safe from wildfire smoke (YouTube) (Public Health – Seattle & King County)
- Washington Smoke Blog
For Community Partners
For Impacted Health Care Providers
In response to Gov. Bob Ferguson’s emergency proclamation (PDF), the Department of Health is extending license renewal deadlines for health care professionals impacted by or responding to the current wildfires in Eastern and Central Washington.
Extending renewal deadlines will help ensure that health care workers responding to or impacted by this emergency can focus fully on their safety and the safety and care of their patients.
Health care professionals whose credential address on file is in Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Klickitat, Lincoln, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens or Yakima county, or within the Yakama Nation, Colville Reservation or Spokane Tribe of Indians, will receive an automatic extension if their credential expires during the proclaimed state of emergency which began on August 1, 2026. The new renewal deadline will be 30 days after the state of emergency ends. You do not need to request an extension. We encourage all professionals to renew their credentials as soon as they are safe to do so, rather than waiting until the deadline.
Health care professionals who live outside these areas but work in an affected area and are impacted by or responding to the wildfire emergency may request an extension. Call or email the customer service center for your profession.
If the governor extends the state of emergency, DOH will adjust affected renewal deadlines accordingly.
How To Improve Indoor Air Quality
- Portable Air Cleaners
- How to make your own clean air fan - ASL (YouTube)
- Improving Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Events (PDF)
- How to make your own clean air fan – ASL (YouTube) (Washington State Department of Ecology)
Mental Health
- 988 Lifeline: If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 mental health support.
- Community Care Hubs of Washington (Accountable Communities of Health)
Disability and Disaster Hotline
- Hotline – The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies: Call or text 800-626-4959, or email hotline@disasterstrategies.org.
Pets and Animals
- Wildfire Smoke and Animals (American Veterinary Medical Association)
2-1-1 Clean Air Shelters or Cooling Centers in Washington
- Dial 2-1-1 or check online for a list of Cooling Centers.
Wildfire Recovery
Toxic Exposures, Poisonings, Medication Mistakes, Overdoses
- Washington Poison Center: Call 1-800-222-1222 or text 206-526-2121.
Resources and Information
County Level
Chelan County
Douglas County
Ferry County
Okanogan County
Spokane County
- Spokane County Emergency Management
- Spokane Regional Health District
- Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Resources
- Wildfires, Smoke and Air Quality
- After a Wildfire
- Old Trails and Spokane Area Fires — What To Do First (PostFire)
Yakima County
Other State Agencies
- Washington State Department of Agriculture Recovery Resources (WSDA Blog)
- Department of Commerce Support and Resources
- Health Care Authority Response Information and Resources
- Office of the Insurance Commissioner Resources
- Department of Natural Resources Incident Information
- Department of Social and Health Services Emergency Updates