The following resources are available to help people affected by the wildfires across the state. The Department of Health is focused on helping people across Washington stay safe, healthy, and connected to the care they need.
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
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