Debris Cleanup

Debris Cleanup In the wake of a wildfire, risks to individual and community health remain a time-sensitive issue. Burned materials, such as charred vegetation, fallen trees, and damaged structures, can pose environmental and health hazards by releasing toxins into the air, soil, and waterways. Additionally, clearing debris creates a safer environment for recovery efforts, allowing […]

Erosion Control

Erosion Control Erosion control is essential after wildfires because the loss of vegetation and damage to soil leaves land vulnerable to being washed away by wind and water. Erosion, floods, and debris flows are all significant threats to safety and property after a fire is extinguished. Heavy rains can trigger landslides, mudflows, and sediment runoff, […]

Additional Resources

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Landscape Recovery

Landscape Recovery Even after a fire has been put out, there are far reaching impacts to the landscape that require more long term investment, including erosion, flooding, habitat restoration, debris flows, and more. Some of these issues remain confined to individual properties, but others expand across ownerships and require collaboration to find solutions. Although landscape […]

Forest Landowners

Forest Landowners There are many aspects to wildfire recovery on forested land: determining the likelihood of tree mortality, deciding whether or not to replant, and managing dead or damaged trees that pose a risk to safety and property. In Washington, the Department of Natural Resources is a key resource for forest landowners. So are Conservation […]

Agricultural

Agricultural Whether you’re a cattle rancher or agricultural producer, wildfire can impact your operations in many ways. Luckily, there are federal, state, and local resources available to help you recover.  For financial and technical assistance resources, click here. You can also visit Washington State Department of Agriculture’s website for information on agriculture and wildfires. Get […]

Homeowners

Homeowners As a homeowner there will be several decisions you need to make after a wildfire, but first and foremost, it is important to make sure your home has been deemed safe for reentry by fire officials. Upon returning, remember, although the fire may be out, dangers may still be present.  Once you’ve taken the […]

Personal & Family Recovery

Personal & Family Recovery Not all fires cause catastrophic damage, but when there is a loss of life or homes, or when fires are severe, it can take time for our landscapes and communities to recover. The length of time that it takes to recover is unique for each person – it may take several […]

Local Help

Local Recovery Resources in Washington The heart of wildfire recovery lies in local response and support. It is possible that there is no federal or state funding assistance available, making the role local organizations play in recovery efforts even more vital. No one knows what a community needs more than those embedded within the community […]

Financial & Technical Assistance

Financial & Technical Assistance  There are places at the federal, state, and local level from which you can seek post-fire recovery technical and financial assistance for a variety of needs.    If you’re seeking more comprehensive information on the following resources, including activation requirements, payment information, and timelines, please review these two spreadsheets and the […]