🔥 Fire Recovery Resource Center

Official forms, guides, and grant information to help Audubon-Downriver neighbors recover from the 2026 Spokane Complex Fire — all in one place, ready to download.

File a Claim with Your Insurance Provider

Click your insurer below to go directly to their claims page. Don’t see yours listed? Call the number on your policy card or your agent directly.

Having trouble with a claim? The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner has set up a Disaster Assistance Center and can help. Call 1-800-562-6900 or visit them directly:

⚠️ Follow This Order Exactly — It Protects Your Right to Rebuild

Before you apply for a fire debris disposal permit with the City of Spokane, these three steps must be completed in this order. Skipping a step or doing them out of sequence can delay your permit or put your ability to rebuild at risk.

1. Obtain an asbestos survey. This must be conducted by an AHERA-certified building inspector, per Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA) requirements.
2. File a Notice of Intent (NOI) with SRCAA. This can be filed online by the homeowner or the contractor who conducted the survey, using the results from Step 1.
3. Create a Site Plan. This must show lot lines, all structures on the parcel, label which structure(s) will be demolished, and include temporary erosion/sediment controls if the property is near a body of water.

Only after completing all three of the above should you apply for your fire debris disposal permit through the City of Spokane’s Accela Citizen Access portal.

🧪 EPA/FEMA Hazardous Material Removal Program

Spokane County’s Health Officer has authorized the EPA and FEMA to assess and remove household hazardous materials — toxic ash, burned building materials, batteries, fuels, propane cylinders, and asbestos-containing debris — from properties damaged or destroyed by the Spokane Complex Fire. EPA crews began this work in mid-August 2026, with the full mission expected to take about 60 days.

Important: this EPA/FEMA program does not replace your individual asbestos survey requirement. The three steps above (asbestos survey, NOI with SRCAA, Site Plan) are still required of every property owner before a demolition or debris disposal permit can be issued — the EPA program is a separate, parallel effort focused on general household hazmat removal, not a substitute for your own AHERA-certified survey.

Property owners may opt out of the EPA/FEMA hazmat removal program if they choose. EPA and FEMA access is limited strictly to fire-damaged properties for recovery purposes only.

⚠️ Residents have until 5:00 PM, Monday, August 17, 2026, to submit this form to ensure opt-out has been successfully received and recorded. This action is irreversible, may place your property in violation of Public Nuisance Laws potentially resulting in fines or forced cleanup at the owner’s expense, and as the property owner you will become financially responsible for the disposal of the hazardous waste and potential liability for adverse impacts to surrounding property owners.

Contact & more information:

⚠️ Stay Alert to Scams

Legitimate government disaster assistance programs never charge a fee to apply and never ask for banking information or your Social Security number unsolicited. Always verify a contractor’s registration at Lni.wa.gov/HiringAContractor before signing anything or making a payment.

We’re Here for You

If you’re an Audubon-Downriver neighbor and aren’t sure where to start, reach out. We’ll help point you to the right resource or connect you with someone who can.

Disclaimer: This information is provided as a courtesy to residents of the Audubon-Downriver neighborhood. While it was gathered from official city, county, state, and nonprofit resources, it is offered for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional advice. Residents should always consult directly with the referenced agencies and organizations for guidance specific to their individual situation before making decisions about their property or recovery.