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Wildfire Resources: Ferry & Stevens counties
Resources for community members who have been displaced or affected by wildfire in Ferry & Stevens counties
This webpage is a resource hub for people in Ferry and Stevens counties who have been displaced or affected by the area's wildfires. We also have a list of reputable organizations who are accepting funds/items. This page is a collective community effort and will continue to be regularly updated.
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Page last updated: 9/18/26
Are you looking for resources in the Spokane area?
This list is for Ferry and Stevens counties only, as there are several existing resource lists for those affected by the Spokane Complex fires.
Address: 510 W 5th Ave, Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Contact: (623) 396-6115 or admin@pnwinvesting.com
Amenities: 62 RV lots with full hookups (water, sewer, electric, trash included); 30 amp & 50 amp service; back-in and pull-through spaces; free Wi-Fi; new handicap-accessible restrooms & showers; on-site laundry; dump station; community club area; 50-unit mini, RV, and boat storage on site. Short-term and long-term stays available. Call or email for rates and availability.
(formerly Panorama RV Park & Storage)
Address: 317 W Astor Ave, Colville
Contact: Lori Matlock; 509-680-6300 (please call ahead)
Amenities: Tent spots, horse trailer spots, RV camping spots, barn stalls for pets/livestock, bathrooms and showers, some full hookups, otherwise power is available
Small pets allowed: yes (must be on leash if not in trailer or barn stall)
Large animals/livestock allowed: yes
Address: 5876 Mudget Lake Rd, #9756, Fruitland
Contact: Joey Biggs, 509-994-8482 (please call ahead)
Amenities: Cabins with electricity & power - bedding required, pillows & blankets provided; can accommodate groups in a dorm; 33 RV full power/sewer/water hookups
Small pets allowed: yes (must be on leash if not contained; no aggressive animals)
Large animals/livestock allowed: no
Food not yet being served but some donated food is available.
Address: 103 E 6th Ave, Colville
Contact: John Horton; 509-684-8480 (please call ahead)
Amenities: Beds, showers, laundry, donated food, room for self-contained RVs in parking lots
Small pets allowed: no
Large animals/livestock allowed: no
Address: 4777 Gibson Dahl Rd, Clayton
Contact: (509) 821-8305 (please call ahead)
Amenities: RV/camper parking, power & water, playground, air conditioned cooling center, meals & food boxes as available
Small pets allowed: no (exceptions made for service animals)
Large animals/livestock allowed: no
Thrive Center Spokane has rooms available for families displaced by the fires. You do not need a referral, and you do not need to prove income. If a fire took your housing, or you can't get back home because of a fire, you're eligible.
Address: 110 E 4th Ave, Spokane
Contact: Fill out the form at thriveint.org/emergency-housing and staff will contact you within 72 hours.
Amenities:
Rooms are $40/night for a single and $65/night for a suite that sleeps 3–7, the cost of keeping the building open. Thrive is a nonprofit, and this is not a fundraiser. If you can't pay, say so on the form. You still get a room, and staff will help you find emergency assistance. Private bath, laundry, wifi, and parking available.
Small pets allowed: most small animals allowed
Large animals/livestock allowed: case-by-case basis
August 18, 2026 update: The Kettle Falls Red Cross Shelter is now closed.
Red Cross Shelter: you may visit this shelter to access services, even if you have accommodations elsewhere. Open 24 hours
Address: 105 W 11th Ave, Kettle Falls
Amenities: sleeping areas, meals/snacks, water, first aid, prescription assistance, mental health services, help reconnecting with loved ones
Small pets allowed: yes
Large animals/livestock allowed: no
August 18, 2026 update: The Chewelah Red Cross Shelter is now closed.
Red Cross Shelter: you may visit this shelter to access services, even if you have accommodations elsewhere. Open 24 hours
Address: 702 E Lincoln Ave, Chewelah
Amenities: sleeping areas, meals/snacks, water, first aid, prescription assistance, mental health services, help reconnecting with loved ones
Small pets allowed: yes
Large animals/livestock allowed: no
Shelter & housing
Clothes & essentials
For Colville tribal members in the Inchelium area
Contact: Faith Zacherle-Tonasket; 509-631-0460
We may be able to help with:
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Gas cards
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Walmart cards
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Hotel accommodations
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Food & hay for animals
Address: 555 S Main, Colville
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: 509-675-8308
Details: Fire victims may choose any clothing item(s) in the store at no cost.
Address: 284 W Astor Ave, Colville
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: 509-419-8098
Details: Free clothing, shoes, blankets, sheets, & more
Colville's Seventh-Day Adventist Church has an ongoing clothing bank with clean, gently used clothing in good condition.
Open Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
138 E Cedar Loop, Colville
509-684-5845
ColvilleSDA@ColvilleForChrist.com
Intermittent open hours - check Facebook group for hours updates
3091B Waitts Lake Rd, Valley
Contact through Facebook group
Food
Locations & Dates:
Event passed | Onion Creek | August 12, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Onion Creek Store, 2191 Onion Creek Rd, Colville
Event passed | Inchelium | August 13, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Inchelium Community Center, 9 Community Center Rd, Inchelium
Keller | August 20, 2026 | 1:00-3:00 pm | Keller Community Center | 11669 WA-21, Keller
Free food items will be provided to anyone in need of food assistance while supplies last. No appointment needed.
Locations:
Addy, Chewelah, Colville, Curlew, Cusick, Ford, Hunters, Ione, Kettle Falls, Loon Lake, Newport, Northport, Orient, Republic, Springdale, Tum Tum, Valley, Wellpinit
Please visit N.E.W. Hunger Coalition's website for full food pantry information and hours: newhungercoalition.org
Date: August 13, 2026, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Address: 810 N Highway, Colville
Amenities: Second Harvest's Mobile Market will serve up to 250 families or while supplies last. Offering free food - fresh and nonperishable items. No appointment or paperwork needed.
Please refer to Second Harvest's calendar or Facebook page for any last-minute changes.
Transportation
Transportation services are available to help individuals and families travel to and from the local Red Cross shelter to access disaster relief services, information, and support.
How We Can Help
· Rides from temporary lodging, family/friend locations, or other safe places in Colville to the Kettle Falls Red Cross shelter.
· Return rides from the shelter after services are accessed.
· Help connecting riders with available transportation options based on need and availability.
What to Know
· Please call ahead to request a ride.
· Let us know your pickup location, number of riders, mobility needs.
· Transportation is intended to help wildfire-displaced residents reach shelter-based services and return safely.
Request a Ride
Call: 509-684-2961 or 800-776-9026
Pickup Area: Colville area
Animal accommodations
Address: Carousel Building, 12 Fairgrounds Road, Republic
Contact: Sam Jenkins; 509-207-9123 (please call ahead)
Amenities: Large & medium livestock accommodations. No cats, dogs, or poultry
317 W. Astor Ave, Colville
Contact Lori Matlock, 509-680-6300 (please call ahead)
Large and medium livestock accommodations
Small animals allowed - trailer & camping spots available
636 Hall Rd, Colville
Large livestock accommodations
380 S. Main St, Springdale
Large livestock accommdations
Contact: 509-680-4993 (please call ahead)
Amenities: medium & large livestock accommodations
Address: 789 Erdman St, Republic
Contact: 509-680-4993 (please call ahead)
Amenities: Dogs only
Free, donated hay is available at the Twin Lakes Farm & Ranch near Deer Park.
Contact: Melissa, 208-691-3238
Hours: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 12:00-5:30 pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 5192 S Swenson Rd, Deer Park
Damaged home/property
Colville Tribes Home Loss Assistance Program
Assistance with:
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Natural Disaster Forms
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TANF Fire Relief Applications
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Temporary Housing Assistance Applications
Call Ali Desautel: 509-634-9636
Priority Housing Access for Displaced Households (USDA Rural Development)
For tenants of USDA Rural Development-financed multifamily housing or apartments
How to replace vital documents - USA.gov
Wildfire & Water: considerations for drinking water safety and water system repair (After the Fire WA)
Drinking water alerts - Active Alerts list (Washington State Department of Health)
How to make water safe in an emergency (Centers for Disease Control)
Understand the hazards & steps to take (Spokane Regional Health District)
Post-fire cleanup guidance (Washington State Department of Health)
Landscape & community recovery strategies (After the Fire WA)
Flooding after fire & flood insurance (US Army Corps of Engineers)
After the fire: dealing with your insurance company (Special Districts Association of Oregon)
Insurance claims after a fire (Office of the Insurance Commissioner, WA State)
Filing a homeowner insurance claim: understand your rights (Office of the Insurance Commissioner, WA State)
Ask an insurance expert (Office of the Insurance Commissioner, WA State)
Washington State's Department of Revenue will work with taxpayers on the following:
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Damaged Timber Adjustment Application (forest excise tax relief, reducing stumpage value due to damage from fire)
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Destroyed Property (property tax relief; homeowners may apply for a three-year exemption for physical improvement value added to single family dwellings as a result of property destroyed by a natural disaster)
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Emergency financial assistance grants (B&O tax, sales tax, public utility tax relief)
The following information is courtesy of Stevens County Veterans Services Office.
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If you need healthcare assistance (med refills, urgent care, DME, etc) call 1-877-222-8387.
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For VA benefits (such as change of address, undeliverable mail, lost documents, delayed return of documents, etc.) call 1-800-827-1000.
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For a lost or uninhabitable residence, call 1-877-424-3838.
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For WA state veterans, each county has a veteran relief fund. Each county has different criteria and application requirements; please contact your county’s veterans service office for information. Additional supports are available for veterans who lost specially adapted homes or vehicles, hold VA mortgages, or need to modify repayment of a government debt, and your local Veterans Services Officers in Colville can help guide you. Please call 509-685-2837 to reach the VSOs – if you don’t reach a person, please leave a voicemail.
Mental Health & Healthcare
What to expect in the wake of wildfires (National Center for PTSD)
Pro bono trauma & grief counseling for survivors experiencing home or pet loss (The Healing Collective - Spokane)
Licensed mental health clinician (Red Cross volunteer) available to support community members experiencing natural disaster trauma: Margie Blacksher | 817-201-9887
How to spot, avoid, and report scams after a disaster (Oregon Division of Financial Regulation)
Teladoc Health is offering free, non-emergency telehealth appointments, available 24/7, to any Washington resident who has been displaced or otherwise impacted by the wildfires.
Learn more here: Teladoc Health
These appointments are for non-emergencies only; if you're experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.
The Cedar Fund of the Colville Indian Reservation has established the Colville Wildfire Relief & Recovery Fund to provide direct assistance to individuals, families, and communities impacted by recent wildfires on the Colville Indian Reservation.
Donations will help meet immediate needs—including emergency shelter, food, clothing, household essentials, and other critical support—while also assisting families as they begin the long process of rebuilding their homes, restoring their lives, and strengthening their communities.
The Spokane Tribe is accepting donations for relief and recovery assistance to Spokane Tribe members who have been impacted by the Mitre Rock fire.
Donation type: Funds, household items for Colville tribal members
Contact: Faith Zacherle-Tonasket; 509-631-0460
Donation instructions: Please contact Faith to coordinate item drop-off. Funds may be send via Zelle or Paypal - use QR codes.
Funds will be used to purchase:
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Gas cards
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Walmart cards
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Hotel accommodations
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Food & hay for animals
Donation type: Funds
Online giving form: goinnovia.org/wildfire-response-fund-ewa
Contact: 509-624-2606
Info: The Wildfire Emergency Response Fund for Eastern Washington supports nonprofit organizations, businesses, and community organizations working to meet the needs of those impacted by wildfires within Innovia Foundation's 10-county geographic service area in Eastern Washington (including Ferry and Stevens counties).
Donate to Echo Ridge Veterinary Hospital's Emergency Compassion Fund to help them provide free emergency assistance to animals & pets injured by wildfires.
To donate:
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Bring cash/checks to the clinic at 1072 Williams Lake Rd, Evans during open hours
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Via card: Call the clinic at 509-684-6062 - a payment link can be sent to a cell phone with the amount you'd like to donate
Operating hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Colville's Seventh-Day Adventist Church has an ongoing clothing bank and is running low on supplies with the recent increase in demand.
They are accepting clean, gently used clothing in good condition.
Open Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
138 E Cedar Loop, Colville
509-684-5845
ColvilleSDA@ColvilleForChrist.com
Kelsi's Closet is accepting kids clothing or cash donations for fire victims.
Drop off donations at 555 S. Main St, Colville
Operating hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Drop off clothing and supply donations at the Bridges Thrift Store during open hours.
Address: 284 W Astor Ave, Colville
Hours: Tuesday - Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Contact: 509-419-8098
The Colville Tribes are accepting items from their Amazon Wish List to assist tribal members impacted by the Modrite and Kaiser fires. Purchased items are shipped directly to tribal organizers.
Donation type: Funds, items/supplies
Address: 111 S Park St, Chewelah
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 4:00-7:00 pm
Contact: (509) 935-8464
Donation instructions: See list for needed items. Cash donations are also accepted - please see the on-duty bartender. Please do NOT leave donated items outside.
Items needed:
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non-perishable food
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water
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clothing - all ages
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blankets
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cots
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hygiene essentials
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pet supplies
Drop off donations (household items and supplies) at the Ag Trade Center at the NE WA Fairgrounds in Colville.
317 W Astor Ave, Colville
Donation type: Household items & essentials
Address: E 10 Webster Ave, Chewelah - enter in back door
Hours: Monday, 9:00-11:00 am; Tuesday, 8:30 am-1:00 pm; Thursday, 8:30-11:00 am
Contact: 509-935-8046
Donation instructions: Please do not leave donations outside the church. Please only bring donations during open hours.
Stevens County Title & Escrow has drop-off bins for supplies at both of their Colville offices. Donations will go to fire victims and firefighters.
Locations: 280 S Oak Street, Colville and 100 E Birch Ave, Colville
Needed items:
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Diapers Sizes 1-3
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Pacifiers/Binkies
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Baby Bottles
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Similac formula
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Juice Boxes
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Water and electrolyte packets
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Deodorant
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Blankets and Pillows (Babies and Adults)
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Protein bars
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Jerky/Pepperoni Sticks
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Eye drops
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Disinfectant wipes
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Hand, body, and baby wipes
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Ziploc Bags-Gallon Size
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Sleeves of 1 sleeve of 100-200 to-go boxes
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Cupcake Paper
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Trail Mix
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Bread
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Pasta, Noodles, Sauces
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Peanut Butter and Jam/Jellies
Country Chevrolet in Colville has a drop-off bin for supplies. Donations will go to fire victims.
Location: 880 S Main St, Colville
Open hours: Monday-Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Donation opportunities
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