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Lost Your Home? Recovery Resources

If your home was damaged or destroyed, this is a lot to face at once. You don't have to figure it all out today. Below is where to start, organized by what usually comes first.

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Washington

After the Fire Washington

A statewide hub built specifically for wildfire survivors, covering personal recovery, homeowners, debris cleanup, financial assistance, and local help, organized by what you need.

Open After the Fire WAReport damage to your home

Oregon

Oregon Wildfire Transition Assistance Hotline

Call 833-669-0554, open 24/7, interpreters available, for help finding temporary housing, site cleanup, and connecting to FEMA and insurance assistance.

Call 833-669-0554Oregon Personal Recovery

Current incident-specific contacts (Washington)

As of August 7, 2026. Source: After the Fire Washington

  • Spokane Area Fires

    A Red Cross shelter is open at the Spokane Convention Center. Check current shelter locations before you travel, and follow Spokane County Emergency Management for updates.

    Find an open Red Cross shelter

  • Kaiser Canyon & Modrite (Nespelem, WA)

    Call 509-634-0944, or 509-634-9636 if you are on Reservation land. For other assistance, contact Jessica Farmer at the Okanogan County Long-Term Recovery Group: 509-846-5101.

  • Chelan Hills Fire

    If your home was destroyed or majorly damaged, you may be eligible for Red Cross financial assistance. Call 571-328-6000.

    Douglas County fire information

  • Signal Peak and Raniser (Yakama Nation)

    Red Cross shelters are open at Yakama Nation Tribal School and Harrah Elementary. Updates come through Yakama Nation.

These are current as of August 7, 2026 and may change. After the Fire Washington keeps this list updated.

First steps

  1. Contact your insurance company as soon as possible to start a claim.
  2. Do not return to your property until officials say it is safe.
  3. Document everything you can with photos and video once it is safe to access.
  4. Register with the Red Cross if you have not already.
  5. Ask your fire department or county for an incident report. Insurance companies often require one.
  6. If a federal disaster declaration covers your area, apply for FEMA assistance at disasterassistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

What to have ready

  • Your insurance policy number and your agent's contact information.
  • Any photos or receipts of belongings you can access.
  • Your address and any temporary contact information.
  • IDs, if you have them.

It's completely normal not to have all of this. Agencies expect that after a disaster. Bring what you can.

Financial and rebuilding assistance

  • FEMA Individual Assistance

    Federal grants for housing and other disaster-related needs when a federal declaration covers your area.

    Phone: 1-800-621-3362

    Apply at disasterassistance.gov

  • SBA Disaster Loans

    Low-interest loans for homeowners, renters, and businesses to repair or replace damaged property.

    See SBA disaster assistance

  • ReOregon

    Oregon rebuilding and housing assistance for wildfire survivors.

    Open ReOregon

  • After the Fire WA: Financial & Technical Assistance

    Washington's directory of grants, loans, and technical help for recovering households.

    See assistance options

Ask your county assessor about property tax relief for destroyed homes. Many counties offer this, but you usually have to apply.

Debris removal and safety

Don't clear debris yourself without guidance. Fire ash can contain asbestos and heavy metals, and many counties run organized, no-cost debris removal programs you'd otherwise be paying for out of pocket. Wear an N95 or better, gloves, and long sleeves if you must be near ash or debris.

If you have a private well, get it tested before using the water again.

Debris cleanup guidance (WA)

Replacing important documents

  • Driver's license or state ID: your state DMV.
  • Social Security card: ssa.gov.
  • Passport: state.gov.
  • Birth certificate and other vital records: your state Department of Health vital records office.

Where to go next

For emergency shelter and food regardless of immigration status, see Getting Help, No Questions Asked.

For organizations that can help directly, see Ways to Help.

If this is weighing on you, the Disaster Distress Helpline is free and available 24/7. You'll find it on the home page and on Live Info & Alerts.

Sources: After the Fire Washington, Oregon Personal Recovery, FEMA DisasterAssistance.gov, SBA Disaster Assistance