Spokane County Board of County Commissioners receive staff briefing on the current status and timelines related to the CDBG-DR funding. Staff Presentation to the Board of County Commissioners occurred on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, you can watch a recorded video of the briefing on YouTube. Watch YouTube Video of Briefing Briefing starts at YouTube video […]
County Commissioners Staff Briefing on CDBG-DR Funding Read More »
Join the Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group in Partnership with Spokane County’s Housing & Community Development Department to provide input on disaster recovery funds following the Elk, WA – Oregon Road Fire and the Medical Lake, WA – Gray Road Fire. See the details for each event below, you can join us either in
Wildfire Recovery Public Outreach Meetings June 3rd & 5th Read More »
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
Broadband Connectivity and Emergency Communications in Elk, WA Read More »
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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