As summer wildfires impact the Inland Northwest, your health and safety are a top priority.
Here is a comprehensive list of resources to help you stay on top of air quality, county and university notifications, and evacuations.
Prioritize Your Personal Safety
We strongly encourage you to prioritize your own personal safety when making decisions to remain in the area. If you are unable to work due to safety or air quality concerns, please communicate with your supervisor regarding your circumstances.
Please check local emergency resources list to help you evaluate your personal situation and make decisions.
Emergency Information Resources:
- Www.spokane911.com
- Spokane County Emergency Management
- Sign up for ALERT Spokane and CodeRED notifications
- Washington State Emergency Management Division
- Washington State DNR Fire
- Get up-to-date information on wildfires with the #WaWILDFIRE hashtag on X (Twitter) or follow @waDNR_fire
- Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency
- Spokane Transit Authority alerts
- Greater Inland Northwest American Red Cross
- EWU EagleSafe emergency alerts
- Watch Duty (please note: this app is not provided by an official agency; it collects and publishes updates from various news sources)
- ALERT Spokane: Sign up for emergency notifications in Spokane County
- Spokane Regional Emergency Communications: Active Evacuation Maps and mobile app
- Spokane Regional Clean Air
- Washington Smoke Blog
- AirNow
- Spokane Regional Health District
- National Weather Service
- Local News stations:
- If you notice significant smoke or a strong smoke odor inside your building, please contact Facilities Services at 509.359.2245. (In some cases, adjustments to the building’s HVAC system may help reduce smoke infiltration.)
- Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need assistance. Students can contact the Student Accommodations and Support Services team.
Have a ‘Go Bag’ Ready for Evacuations
During wildfire season, if you live in an area that may be threatened by wildfire, everyone in your household should have a Go Bag packed and ready. Here are some recommended contents:
- Bottled water and nonperishable food, such as granola bars
- Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, wet wipes, etc.)
- Flashlight, hand-crank or battery-operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries
- Portable cell phone charger
- Notepad, pen/pencil, and marker
- Local street maps (paper version)
- Spare home/vehicle keys
- Whistle or bell
- First aid kit
- Dust mask to reduce inhalation of dust and other debris
- Work gloves
- A change of clothing (long sleeve shirt/pants, rain gear, sturdy footwear, etc.)
- Copies of important documents (insurance/medical cards, contact lists, identification, marriage, and birth certificates, etc.) in a portable, waterproof container or plastic bag
- Back-up medical/assistive equipment and supplies
- A list of the medications you take, why you take them, and the dosages
- Cash, in small bills
- Supplies for your service animal or pet.
