- Bob Ferguson requested FEMA aid for the Upriver Fire in Spokane Valley, and firefighting resources were mobilized from Grays Harbor County.
- Spokane County is managing the fire response in Spokane Valley.
- Wildfires in Spokane County disrupt local school operations.
- Wildfires are affecting the Spokane County community, leading to the use of Jenkins High School as a shelter for Stevens County residents.
A disaster assistance center was set up at Shadle Park High School in Spokane.
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What happened
A disaster assistance center was set up at Shadle Park High School in Spokane.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- David Cain, a corps officer, is working with the Salvation Army at the disaster assistance center located in Spokane County.Sub-event
- Wildfires broke out in Palouse near Spokane, prompting aid efforts at Shadle Park High School.Sub-event
The center is hosted at the school and led by the state insurance commissioner's office.1 source
A disaster assistance center was set up at Shadle Park High School in Spokane.1 source
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The entities involved
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Spokane
city in and county seat of Spokane County, Washington, United States
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Shadle Park High School
high school in Washington, United States
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- Chelan and Grays Harbor counties received disaster recovery funds, and state aid helped restore a Spokane landfill and a Chelan County road.