Wildfire Recovery Resources for Tribal Communities, Families & Businesses

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If you, your family, Tribal community, farm, ranch, or business has been impacted by wildfire, the following resources may be helpful. Eligibility, funding, deadlines, and availability vary by location and may change as disaster declarations and recovery programs develop.

If You Need Immediate Assistance

If you are in immediate danger, call 911 and follow local evacuation orders.

For local emergency shelter, food, transportation, utility, housing, and other assistance, contact your state’s 211 system or local emergency management agency.

Keep documentation of your losses and expenses whenever possible. Photos, videos, receipts, insurance correspondence, repair estimates, inventory records, and other documentation can be important when applying for assistance.

Tribal & Native Community Resources

Tribal citizens, Native entrepreneurs, Tribal organizations, and Tribal governments may have access to additional disaster response, emergency management, agricultural, infrastructure, and business resources.

Bureau of Indian Affairs — Emergency Management

The ⁠Bureau of Indian Affairs Office of Emergency Management provides emergency response support, incident coordination, disaster preparedness, planning, response, and recovery assistance related to Tribal communities.

FEMA — Tribal Affairs

⁠FEMA Tribal Affairs provides information for federally recognized Tribal Nations regarding disaster declarations, assistance, emergency management, and recovery.

FEMA — Tribal Disaster Declarations

⁠Learn more about Tribal disaster declarations through FEMA. Tribal governments may have different options for seeking federal disaster assistance and should work directly with FEMA and their emergency management contacts to understand available declaration pathways.

USDA — Tribal Relations

⁠USDA Tribal Relations provides information about USDA programs and resources available to Tribal governments, organizations, and communities, including programs related to infrastructure, housing, agriculture, and rural development.

U.S. Small Business Administration — Disaster Assistance

⁠SBA Disaster Assistance may be available to eligible businesses, private nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in a declared disaster area.

Federal Wildfire & Disaster Programs

Fire Management Assistance Grants — FEMA

The ⁠FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) Program provides assistance to states, local governments, and Tribal governments for the mitigation, management, and control of fires that threaten such destruction as would constitute a major disaster.

FMAG assistance is generally requested through the state, local, or Tribal emergency management structure while a qualifying fire is threatening the community.

Post-Fire Hazard Mitigation — FEMA

⁠FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance can support eligible activities intended to reduce future wildfire and related hazards, including projects involving defensible space, ignition-resistant construction, and hazardous fuels reduction.

Important: Federal assistance is declaration- and eligibility-dependent. A wildfire occurring in a community does not automatically mean that every federal program will be available.

Regional Wildfire Information

Northwest Interagency Coordination Center

The ⁠Northwest Interagency Coordination Center provides regional wildfire coordination and fire information for the Pacific Northwest.

InciWeb — Incident Information System

⁠InciWeb provides incident information for many significant wildfires and other incidents managed by interagency response organizations.

Washington

Washington residents and communities affected by wildfire should monitor local emergency management, evacuation information, and current wildfire restrictions.

Washington Department of Natural Resources — Wildfire Resources

⁠Washington DNR Wildfire Resources provides information on wildfire activity, prevention, preparedness, response, restrictions, and current incidents. 

Washington Military Department — Emergency Management Division

The ⁠Washington Emergency Management Division provides state emergency management information, disaster coordination, preparedness, response, and recovery resources.  

Washington Community Action Agencies

Community Action Agencies can help connect eligible households with emergency assistance and other basic-needs resources.

Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council
Serves: Chelan and Douglas Counties
Phone: 509-662-6156

Northwest Community Action Center
Serves: Southern Yakima County
Phone: 509-865-7630

Opportunities Industrialization Center of Washington
Serves: Adams, Grant, and Northern Yakima Counties
Phone: 509-248-6751

Okanogan County Community Action Council
Serves: Okanogan County
Phone: 509-422-4040

Rural Resources Community Action
Serves: Stevens, Ferry, Lincoln, and Pend Oreille Counties
Phone: 509-685-6000

Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners — SNAP
Serves: Spokane County
Phone: 509-456-7627

Washington Tribal Resources

Washington Department of Commerce — Tribal Relations

The ⁠Washington Department of Commerce Office of Tribal Relations provides dedicated support and information for Tribal Nations and Tribal organizations, including funding opportunities.  

Email: [email protected]

Emergency Rapid Response Grants

The ⁠Emergency Rapid Response (ERR) Grant Program provides grants to eligible governments, including Tribal governments, to restore essential community services following declared disasters or emergencies. Eligible lifelines can include food, shelter, water, sewer, power, transportation, communications, health services, and public safety.  

Program Contact:
Nicole Patrick
[email protected]
206-713-6997

Tribal Climate Resilience

Tribal governments should contact the ⁠Washington Department of Commerce Office of Tribal Relations regarding current climate resilience funding opportunities and eligibility.

Washington Business Recovery

Wildfire-affected businesses should document:

  • Damaged or destroyed equipment
  • Inventory losses
  • Building or facility damage
  • Vehicles
  • Lost revenue
  • Business interruption
  • Payroll impacts
  • Increased operating expenses
  • Insurance claims
  • Receipts and recovery expenses

Potential assistance may become available through federal disaster programs, SBA, state programs, CDFIs, local governments, economic development organizations, and nonprofit partners.

SBA Disaster Assistance

⁠SBA Disaster Assistance is available only when the applicable disaster declaration and eligibility requirements are met.

Idaho

Idaho residents should monitor local emergency management and Idaho Department of Lands information for current incidents, restrictions, and evacuation instructions.

Idaho Office of Emergency Management

The ⁠Idaho Office of Emergency Management coordinates statewide emergency management and provides information related to preparedness, response, recovery, and disaster assistance.

Idaho Disaster & Recovery Grants

⁠IOEM Disaster & Recovery Grants provides information about Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, Fire Management Assistance Grants, Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, and SBA disaster assistance. 

Idaho Department of Lands — Fire Management

The ⁠Idaho Department of Lands Fire Management provides wildfire information, alerts, fire maps, restrictions, preparedness resources, and incident information.

Idaho Wildfire Alerts

⁠Sign up for Idaho wildfire alerts by text or email for fires on lands protected by IDL. These are wildfire alerts, not evacuation notices. Evacuation orders are issued by local sheriffs and other appropriate local authorities. 

Idaho Fire Restrictions Finder

Use the ⁠Idaho Fire Restrictions Finder to find current fire restrictions throughout Idaho.  

Idaho 211 — Community Resource Referrals

Dial 211

⁠Idaho 211 can connect residents with local resources for:

  • Housing
  • Food
  • Transportation
  • Emergency assistance
  • Health and human services
  • Other community resources

Idaho Agricultural Recovery

Farmers and ranchers should contact their local ⁠USDA Farm Service Agency as soon as possible following wildfire damage.

Potential assistance may involve:

  • Livestock losses
  • Crop losses
  • Fencing
  • Emergency feed
  • Agricultural infrastructure
  • Farmland
  • Other qualifying agricultural losses

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service — Emergency Watershed Protection

The ⁠USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Watershed Protection Program may be relevant where wildfire has created threats involving erosion, debris, flooding, or watershed damage.

Idaho Wildfire Mitigation Funding

Hazard Fuels Reduction Grants

⁠Idaho Hazard Fuels Reduction supports wildfire-risk mitigation projects on eligible non-federal, non-industrial forest lands.

Idaho Insurance Assistance

If your home, vehicle, farm, ranch, or business has been damaged, contact your insurance company as soon as possible.

Keep copies of:

  • Your insurance policy
  • Claim number
  • Photos and videos
  • Damage inventories
  • Repair estimates
  • Receipts
  • Hotel and lodging expenses
  • Transportation expenses
  • Communications with your insurer

Idaho Department of Insurance

Visit the ⁠Idaho Department of Insurance if you have questions or concerns about an insurance claim or your insurer’s handling of a disaster-related claim.

Oregon

Oregon has a dedicated wildfire assistance system connecting survivors with food, shelter, emergency needs, and recovery resources.

Oregon Wildfire Assistance Line

833-669-0554
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

The ⁠Oregon Department of Human Services Wildfire Assistance Program can connect people with resources and referrals. Interpreters are available.  

Oregon Wildfire Response & Recovery

The ⁠Oregon Wildfire Response and Recovery website provides information about current fires, evacuations, emergency alerts, recovery, cleanup, and assistance.  

211 Oregon

Dial 211

⁠211info Oregon can connect Oregon residents with local assistance for:

  • Food
  • Housing
  • Shelter
  • Transportation
  • Utility assistance
  • Emergency financial assistance
  • Childcare
  • Other community resources

FEMA Individual Assistance

⁠FEMA Individual Assistance is not automatically available after every wildfire. It depends on the type of disaster declaration and the assistance authorized for the affected area.

Potential assistance can include eligible:

  • Temporary housing
  • Home repairs
  • Personal property losses
  • Essential household needs
  • Other disaster-related expenses

Oregon Emergency Management

The ⁠Oregon Department of Emergency Management provides statewide emergency management information and resources.

Housing & Shelter

If you have been evacuated or displaced, potential resources may include:

  • Emergency shelters
  • County evacuation centers
  • Red Cross shelters
  • Temporary lodging programs
  • Rental assistance
  • Utility assistance
  • FEMA housing assistance, when authorized
  • Local community assistance

Call 211 or the Oregon Wildfire Assistance Line at 833-669-0554 for current local referrals.

Food & Basic Needs

Wildfire survivors may be able to receive assistance with:

  • Emergency food
  • Food pantry referrals
  • Community meals
  • Replacement SNAP benefits
  • Clothing
  • Hygiene supplies
  • Baby supplies
  • Household necessities

Farmers, Ranchers & Agricultural Producers

Wildfire recovery can create significant losses involving:

  • Livestock
  • Crops
  • Fencing
  • Equipment
  • Agricultural buildings
  • Feed
  • Pasture
  • Irrigation systems
  • Farm infrastructure
  • Agricultural land

USDA Farm Service Agency — Disaster Programs

Visit the ⁠USDA Farm Service Agency for information about applicable agricultural disaster programs.

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service — Emergency Watershed Protection

⁠NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection may assist with qualifying watershed threats following wildfire.

Business Recovery

Wildfire can affect businesses even when the physical building is not destroyed.

Document:

  • Inventory
  • Equipment
  • Vehicles
  • Buildings
  • Lost revenue
  • Cancelled contracts
  • Business interruption
  • Payroll impacts
  • Increased operating costs
  • Insurance claims
  • Cleanup and repair expenses

U.S. Small Business Administration

⁠U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance may provide low-interest disaster loans to eligible businesses and private nonprofits when a qualifying disaster declaration covers the affected area. 

Oregon Small Business Development Center

The ⁠Oregon Small Business Development Center Network provides business counseling and technical assistance, including help with recovery and financial planning.

Insurance Assistance — Oregon

Oregon Division of Financial Regulation

The ⁠Oregon Division of Financial Regulation can provide consumer assistance if you are experiencing problems with your insurance company after a wildfire.

Consumer Advocacy: 888-877-4894

Issues may include:

  • Homeowners claims
  • Renters claims
  • Auto claims
  • Evacuation expenses
  • Loss-of-use coverage
  • Delayed claims
  • Denied claims
  • Questions about insurance practices

Legal Assistance

Disaster legal assistance may be available to eligible survivors for issues involving:

  • Insurance disputes
  • Landlord/tenant issues
  • Lost identification and documents
  • Contractor disputes
  • Disaster-related fraud
  • FEMA appeals
  • Housing issues

Oregon Law Help

Visit ⁠Oregon Law Help for information about free and low-cost legal assistance.

Protect Yourself From Disaster Scams

Be especially cautious of people who:

  • Demand large upfront payments
  • Pressure you to sign immediately
  • Cannot provide a valid license
  • Refuse to provide a written contract
  • Promise guaranteed disaster assistance
  • Claim to represent FEMA or another government agency without verification

Do not provide sensitive financial or personal information unless you have verified who you are dealing with.

Emotional & Mental Health Support

Wildfire evacuation, displacement, financial loss, and uncertainty can affect people long after the immediate emergency has passed.

Resources may include:

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988
  • Local behavioral health providers
  • Community crisis services
  • Disaster recovery organizations
  • Local resource navigation through 211

If you are experiencing an immediate emergency, call 911.

Pets & Livestock

If wildfire has affected your animals, contact:

  • Local animal control
  • County emergency management
  • Humane societies
  • Emergency evacuation centers
  • Veterinary providers
  • Livestock organizations
  • Local agricultural agencies

Ask specifically about emergency animal sheltering, evacuation, feed, fencing, veterinary care, and replacement assistance.

Wildfire Recovery Checklist

When you are safely able, consider taking the following steps:

1. Protect Your Safety First

Follow evacuation orders and instructions from local emergency management.

2. Document Damage

Take photographs and videos of property, equipment, inventory, vehicles, structures, agricultural assets, and other losses.

3. Contact Your Insurance Company

Open a claim and save your claim number and all correspondence.

4. Keep Receipts

Save receipts for lodging, food, transportation, cleanup, repairs, replacement equipment, and other disaster-related expenses.

5. Contact 211

Use your state’s 211 system to identify local food, housing, transportation, utility, financial, and other assistance.

6. Check for Disaster Declarations

Federal and state assistance can depend on the type of declaration issued for your community.

7. Contact USDA if You Are an Agricultural Producer

Ask about applicable crop, livestock, fencing, land, and other disaster programs.

8. Businesses Should Document Economic Losses

Track inventory, equipment, payroll, lost revenue, cancelled contracts, business interruption, and increased expenses.

9. Contact SBA When Appropriate

⁠SBA disaster assistance may be available when a qualifying declaration covers your area.

10. Watch for Scams

Verify contractors, lenders, nonprofit organizations, and government representatives before providing money or sensitive information.

Important Resource Note

Disaster programs change quickly.

Not every program is available in every county, and not every disaster declaration activates the same forms of assistance. Funding may also be limited, and programs may have application deadlines, geographic restrictions, or documentation requirements.

For the most current information:

  • Contact your local emergency management agency
  • Call 211 in your state
  • Monitor official state and federal disaster websites
  • Contact your Tribal government or Tribal emergency management office when applicable
  • Keep documentation of your losses and expenses

This resource guide is intended for informational purposes and does not guarantee eligibility or availability of any disaster assistance program.