SMART Local 55 is here to support our members and their families affected by the Spokane wildfires. We have compiled several helpful fire recovery resources below for assistance, updates, and support during this difficult time.

Resources and Links:

Incident Number for Old Trail Fire 2026066294

• City of Spokane
  • Spokane Complex Wildfire Response Resources
• Spokane County
• Emergency Management | Spokane County, WA
• Comprehensive Spokane Complex Fires Resources from the Spokane Public Library
• Disaster Assistance Center to open at Shadle Park High School – The center will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Sunday (8/6 – 8/9). The center may extend into next week, pending demand. Childcare is also available at the school, which is located at 4327 N. Ash St.
• Washington State Insurance Commission
  • OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued an emergency order on Monday to provide relief to Washington policyholders impacted by the recent wildfires (PDF 332.95KB). Her order is in effect from Aug. 3 – Sept. 30, 2026, and applies to all property and auto insurers operating in Washington state.
  • It directs insurers to: 
  • Provide 45-day grace periods for premium payments and waive all late fees and reinstatement fees.
  • Not cancel a policy for nonpayment unless directed to do so by the policyholder.
  • Extend the nonrenewal notice period for property coverage from 60 days to 120 days before the expiration date of the policy. For auto coverage, the extension is from 20 to 60 days. 
  • The emergency order applies to all zip codes and adjacent zip codes in Washington state where wildfires have burned homes or other structures or where official evacuation orders have been issued. 
• Evacuation map(Check for Updates) 
• The Spokane Convention Center is open as a shelter – parking is free and pets are welcome. American Red Cross staff and volunteers are available to assist anyone in need of help either in person or by phone: 1-800-733-2763.
• Spokane County Fairgrounds is offering space for horses and other large animals, as well as RV parking for those evacuated due to the fire. Enter through the red gate off Broadway Ave.
• The YMCA is opening all their locations Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. for people to utilize their showers.
• Donate to the WSLC Foundation for Working Families 
• Donate to the Innovia Foundation Wildfire Response fund
• Donate or volunteer with the Red Cross
• WA Dept of L&I: Safety & Health – Wildfire Smoke
• Practical tips from experience