Disaster Recovery — Spokane County

United Ways of the Pacific Northwest (UWPNW) is leading the disaster recovery efforts in Spokane County, Washington. UWPNW works with local partners to support both immediate response and long-term recovery. Disaster recovery can take months or even years, and our role is to ensure communities have coordinated support.

Natural disasters can happen at any time and faster than many people expect. For residents of Spokane County, we are looking to support the greater community with vital resources people can access during a crisis. If there is an active disaster in Spokane County, resources will be listed here.

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SPOKANE COUNTY DISASTER RESOURCES

Emergency Contacts

• Non-emergency help/questions: (Insert Spokane County Sheriff non-emergency line)
• Flooded roads (business hours): (Insert Spokane County Public Works number)
• After-hours road emergencies: (Insert Spokane County after-hours dispatch)
• American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767
• 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies only

County Emergency Management

• Spokane County Emergency Management — lead agency coordinating all disaster response, including public safety, transportation, firefighting, and medical services
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) — activated during major events to coordinate mutual aid with state, federal, tribal, and nonprofit partners (insert EOC link when available)
• Spokane County Emergency Management Plan — the county's full disaster preparedness and response framework

Alerts & Notifications

• SpokaneAlert — sign up for alerts via text, email, or phone; covers evacuations, road closures, and emergency notifications (confirm sign-up link with Spokane County EM)

Shelters & Evacuation

• American Red Cross Shelter Finder — find open shelters near you; all services free of charge; pets accommodated when possible
• Spokane County Active Emergencies — current evacuation levels, road closures, and shelter locations (confirm direct link)

Flooding Resources

• Spokane County Flood Information — sandbag locations, road updates, and river level monitoring (confirm direct link)
• Disaster Damage Estimate Form — report damage to help unlock state and federal assistance (confirm direct link)

Financial & Recovery Assistance

• FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) — flood recovery support and insurance resources
• Washington 211 — call or text 211 for help finding food, shelter, utilities assistance, and other local recovery resources

Wildfire Resources

• Washington DNR Wildfire Preparedness — risk checklists and home hardening guidance; especially relevant for Spokane County's eastern wildland-urban interface areas
• NFPA Firewise Program — tips on fire-resistant landscaping and home preparation

Pets & Livestock

• Red Cross Pet Shelter Info — notify shelter staff of pet needs upon arrival
• Spokane County Animal Protection Services — contact for large animal/livestock evacuation support during disasters

Damage Reporting

• Spokane County Damage Reporting — submit reports even for minor damage; helps the county assess impacts and pursue state and federal aid (confirm direct link)