Spokane Area Fire Resources
Please read: This is an active emergency — resources may be unavailable, full, or limited by eligibility. Life Services cannot guarantee any service listed. Confirm directly or call 211 before traveling; call 911 in an emergency.
Select what you need to find help fast.
If you need help right now
Life-threatening emergency: Call 911. If you are told to evacuate, leave immediately.
Evacuation orders & road closures: spokane911.com evacuation map
Emergency shelter: Call the Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS or 211 for the nearest open shelter.
Not sure where to start? Call 211 — a real person will help you find what you need. wa211.org
Our Free Boutique is here for you
Call ahead — open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
Tuesdays, 12:00–4:00 PM: walk-ins welcome — no appointment needed.
Any other day or time, please ring (509) 462-4000 first so we can have things ready for you.
Life Services Boutique · 2659 N. Ash St., Spokane, WA 99205
Open through Friday, August 21. Families can pick up essentials at no cost — diapers, wipes, formula, clothing, blankets, quilts, and more.
Somewhere to stay
Union Gospel Mission
Temporary shelter and meals in Spokane. Intake and eligibility differ by facility — the Men’s Shelter (1224 E. Trent Ave.) and the Women & Children’s Shelter (1515 E. Illinois Ave.) are separate.
American Red Cross
Shelter, meals, and health services. Find currently open shelters near you.
Shelter help: 1-800-RED-CROSS
City of Spokane
Official wildfire recovery resources — shelters, childcare, evacuation support, and other assistance.
Catholic Charities Eastern Washington
Housing navigation, stabilization services, and family support.
Childcare
Vanessa Behan
Crisis nursery providing immediate, short-term childcare for families in crisis, 24 hours a day. Space is limited and eligibility is assessed at intake, so please call before coming.
2230 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane
Intake: (509) 535-3155 · vanessabehan.org
Food
World Central Kitchen
Freshly prepared meals served directly in the affected areas.
The Salvation Army Spokane
Shelter-based meals and support.
Second Harvest Inland Northwest
Emergency food boxes, pantries, and mobile market distribution sites.
Union Gospel Mission
Meals served at their Spokane shelters. Availability and eligibility differ by facility, so please call ahead.
Money, housing & bills
SNAP (Spokane Neighborhood Action Partners)
Housing, utility assistance, and financial support.
Catholic Charities Emergency Fund
Essentials, housing, counseling, and short and long-term assistance.
American Red Cross
Emergency financial assistance for disaster-affected households.
FEMA & federal assistance
If a federal disaster is declared, apply for individual assistance online or by phone.
Everyday essentials
Life Services Free Boutique
Diapers, wipes, formula, baby and maternity clothing, blankets, handmade quilts, nursing covers, and toys — all at no cost.
Call ahead — open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Tuesdays, 12:00–4:00 PM: walk-ins welcome, no appointment needed.
Open through Friday, August 21.
2659 N. Ash St., Spokane · (509) 462-4000
YMCA of the Inland Northwest
Showers and a daytime place to clean up. This is not overnight shelter.
Pets & animals
Large animals & livestock
The Spokane County Fair & Expo Center is receiving pets and larger animals.
404 N. Havana St., Spokane, WA 99202
Lost or found a pet?
Contact SCRAPS animal control and file a report with Petco Love Lost.
Power & smoke
Power outages
Check with your utility provider. Spokane Regional Health District keeps current links for Avista, Inland Power, Modern Electric, Vera Water and Power, and other regional providers.
Wildfire smoke
Smoke can reach you even outside evacuation zones. Find guidance on protecting vulnerable family members, indoor air quality, masks, and health precautions.
Emotional support
24/7 Regional Crisis Line
Free, confidential emotional support any time, day or night, from Frontier Behavioral Health.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available right now.
Call or text 988
Counseling at Life Services
Clients who have received care at Life Services can access free sessions with a licensed therapist.
We would be glad to pray with you
If you would simply like someone to talk to, our team is here. Call us or stop by the Boutique during open hours.
Long-term support
These organizations support recovery over the longer term.
Spokane Region Long Term Recovery Group
Ongoing recovery coordination for individuals and families rebuilding after the fire.
After the Fire Washington
Recovery checklists and rebuilding toolkits for wildfire survivors.
Donate to the Boutique
Thank you, Spokane. The response from this community has been overwhelming. You filled our boutique faster than we could shelve it, and families walking through the worst week of their lives have been met with real, tangible help because of it. Thank you.
Our boutique is at capacity
We’re asking the community to pause new material donations for the time being. Our shelves and storage are full, and we want to make sure everything we’ve received actually reaches the families who need it. Our boutique is located at 2659 N. Ash St., and we’ll post here as soon as we’re able to receive goods again.
Give financially
Financial gifts remain a great way to participate in the ministry work of Life Services, sustaining the ongoing care we provide to families across Spokane.
Donate to Life Services Call (509) 462-4000
Life Services of Spokane is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 91-1494402). Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
This is a starting point, not a complete list. When in doubt, call 211. Last updated August 17, 2026.
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