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Reflection Events

Please join us for one of the following events on August 17th & 18th, 2024 to reflect on the August 2023 Oregon Road and Gray Road fires. Come alongside us as we celebrate the resilience and strength of our communities! Wildfire Reflection Event – Elk, WA SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for a free […]

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Asbestos Surveys Due by 6/30/24

Asbestos surveys must be completed soon! After June 30th, disaster assistance funds for reimbursement, and surveys performed by Spokane County contractors will no longer be available. Considering the disaster declaration, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) has allowed an extended timeframe for completing surveys. The potential health and safety concerns associated with unidentified asbestos in

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Broadband Connectivity and Emergency Communications in Elk, WA

Although broadband internet has significantly improved emergency communications, it is unfortunately not available everywhere. Keith Davis, a third generation rural Eastern Washingtonian, shares how lack of broadband access during the Oregon Road wildfire in Elk, WA area in August 2023 made the dangerous situation worse. Read Keith’s Story in the Original Article

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Building Permits for Fire Survivors in Spokane County

March 14th Building Permit Deadline to Avoid Higher Costs Under New Code

Spokane County, WA Building and Planning Office Special Notice from Jordan Neal, Building Official: “Pursuant to changes made by the Washington State Building Code Council (SBCC), Spokane County will adopt and require construction projects requiring building permits be designed to the new 2021 Building Codes on March 15, 2024. To vest a construction project requiring

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FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open

Disaster Recovery Centers are now open to those who would like to speak, in person, to specialists from FEMA, the U.S Small Business Administration, the Washington Emergency Management Division, and Spokane County Emergency Management. These representatives will be available to help survivors apply for disaster assistance, answer questions about the registration process, and meet with

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Asbestos Testing Reimbursement
for Oregon & Gray Road Fire Survivors

All fire survivors of the Oregon Road Fire in Elk, WA and Gray Road Fire in Medical Lake, WA are eligible for asbestos testing reimbursement. This includes the insured, underinsured and the uninsured. Proof of income is not required for asbestos testing reimbursement. If you have not already had your debris tested for asbestos, please

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Your support is needed on these upcoming House Bills

We are looking for support on the following House Bills: 1952, establishing a statewide long term recovery group and creating a disaster playbook. 1899, ensuring communities can rebuild to current code standards after damage or destruction from wildfires (new energy code waiver) 1402, allowing local governments to adjust urban growth areas to account for land

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