Yakima, Yakama Nation Included in Trump’s Wildfire Emergency Declaration
FEMA funds have officially been approved to pay for disaster relief efforts in Washington State.
The Signal Peak Fire and Ransier Fire, both burning near White Swan, have been added to the list of federal emergency declarations. Both fires were declared statewide emergencies on July 26th.
Several Counties and Tribes Have Been Approved for Federal Aid
So far, six counties in Washington and three tribal nations have been approved to receive federally funded equipment and resources.
- Chelan County
- Ferry County
- Okanogan County
- Spokane County
- Stevens County
- Yakima County
- Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
- Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation
- Spokane Tribe of Indians
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Statewide Burn Ban Runs Through September: How It Could Affect You
Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency ban for outdoor and agricultural burning that ends on September 30, 2026.
This ban includes local, state, and national campsites, so if you plan on going camping, find alternative sources for cooking and making s'mores.
Outdoor burn bans include:
- Yard debris burning,
- Trash disposal,
- Land clearing,
- Weed abatement,
- Bonfires, and
- Campfires not contained in structures such as fire rings.
How to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance
President Trump's administrators have already approved 102 emergency declarations in the U.S. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is run by the United States Department of Homeland Security.
If you are a disaster survivor, please visit FEMA.gov for up-to-date information on current disaster declarations. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application, visit disasterassistance.gov, email AskIA@fema.dhs.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362.
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