Washington State offers emergency cash aid to wildfire victims, applications open Aug. 12

Washington State offers emergency cash aid to wildfire victims, applications open Aug. 12

Starting August 12, Washington's DSHS offers emergency cash aid to wildfire victims, with $1 million available. Apply by phone, online or in person.

Washington Wildfire Victims in Seven Counties and Three Tribal Communities May Qualify for Emergency Cash Assistance Through the State’s Disaster Program – Central Recorder Publishing

SPOKANE, WA — People affected by recent wildfires in Washington may be able to get emergency cash assistance through the Department of Social and Health Services. The state says its disaster cash assistance program is open to residents in several hard-hit counties and tribal communities. Eligible areas include Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Okanogan, Spokane, Stevens and Yakima counties, along with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation…