FIRE SUMMARY
• Complex Fires: Black Canyon, McFarland, Reach and Wolverine Fires.
• Location: 1 Mile S of Chelan
• Start: 8/14/15
• Cause: Unknown
• Fire Mobe: Approved, as of 8/14/15
FIRES IN COMPLEX
- Wolverine Fire: 40,904 acres. 30% containment
- Reach Fire: 68,465 acres. 49% containment.
- First Creek: 1902 acres. 2% containment.
- Black Canyon Fire: 11,394 acres. 2% containment.
- Blakenship Fire: 180 acres. 0% containment.
- Total Acres: 122,845.
RESOURCES / EQUIPMENT
- Personnel: 993
- Crews: 27
- Engines: 78
- Water Tenders: 17
- Bulldozers: 16
- Helicopters: 5
- Fixed Wings: 2
INCIDENT COOPERATORS
- Chelan Co Fire Districts #7, 10
- Chelan Co Sheriff Office
- WA DNR
- USDA Forest Service
- National Park Service
- Bureau of Land Management
DAMAGE ASSESSMENT
- Chelan Co: 67 lost
- Douglas Co: 17 [incl residences, businesses & outbuildings] lost
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The Whos. The Whys. The Whats. And, The Hows – Important Contact Info [Persons Affected by Wildfires]
ASSISTANCE
USDA Farm Service Agency
- For Agriculture related losses
- Check link to see nearest office to if you may qualify for assistance: http://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=wa&agency=fsa
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Indemnity Program
- May qualify for assistance
- Review guidelines at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/lip_long_fact_sht_2014.pdf
Tree Assistance Program
- Review for application on how to receive assistance.
- Website: http://www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/tap_2014.pdf
WA State Dept. of Revenue
- Must be a business entity
- Contact if you need a Extension or assistance with your Taxes
- Need a Penalty Waiver for those unable to pay taxes on time. http://dor.wa.gov/Content/FileAndPayTaxes/LateFiling/doingBus_RequestPenWaiver.aspx
- For Businesses that need Property Tax Relief due to fires. http://dor.wa.gov/Content/GetAFormOrPublication/PublicationBySubject/TaxTopics/PropertyTax/PropTaxReliefFlood.aspx
DRIVERS LICENSE, DOCUMENT REPLACEMENT
Dept of Licensing – http://www.dol.wa.gov/dol-services.html
- Offering those affected by wildfires expedited service
- Accepts inquiries via phone #360-902-0172, in person or online
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
DSHS Community Services Office [Wenatchee]
- Open & serving clients affected by wildfires
- Assists with food and cash assistance replacement
- Contact by phone: 800-209-5446
PUBLIC INFO
- Basic Fire Info: 800-803-0622 from 0800-2000 PDT, Monday – Saturday.
- Emergencies: Dial “9-1-1”
National Forest Closures
- Methow Ranger District: 509-996-4003
- Chelan Ranger District: 509-682-4900
Roads, Highways, Evacuations
- Chelan County Emergency Management: 509-667-6863
- Douglas County Emergency Management: 509-888-6841
- Okanogan Emergency Management: 509-422-7207
- Washington State DOT: 5-1-1 or on Twitter: @wsdot
- Washington State Patrol: 509-682-8090
Utilities
- Chelan County PUD: 877-783-8123
RESOURCES
Masks Supplies
- Chelan: Chelan Hospital, Chelan Clinic or Chelan County Sheriff Office
- Manson: Red Apple Market – go to Customer Service Desk
- Wenatchee: Emergency Managment Office @ Fire Station on 5 St / Western
- Cashmere: City Hall
- Leavenworth: Hospital
SHELTERS
Red Cross Shelters
- Moe Elementary: 407 E Woodin Ave, Chelan
- Sterling Middle School: 600 N James St, E Wenatchee
- Brewster H. S. : 503 S 7th St, Brewster
- Evacuation Shelters [Red Cross]: 509-663-3907
Animal Shelters
- Small Animals: Humane Society in Cashmere. [Evacuees must be at a Level 3 to bring animals in]
- Large Animals: Cashmere Fairgrounds. Note: Use gate in back [Tillicum Gate] and gray stalls.
How YOU Can Help Those Affected by Wildfires
DONATIONS
Red Cross
- Online: https://www.redcross.org/quickdonate/index.jsp
- Phone: 800-RedCross
- Be specific: State you want it to go to the “Wildfires”
Washington State Employees
- Online.
- Via Payroll Checks thru Combined Fund Drive Wildfire Relief Campaign. Website: http://www.cfd.wa.gov/cfd/CFD-Wildfire-Relief-Center.aspx
“Thank you for your tireless efforts, commitment, dedication and everything else in between. We know it will be never enough for our appreciation for what you all are doing out there on those wildfires, but it’s the least we can offer. Some of you may be strangers to us, but we will also be related via fire. That’s a pretty good benefit to us because we consider all of you a HUGE part of our Family. Wishing you safety on the fire ground, mental well-being, much support offered and a safe return wherever your home base may be.”
“We also thank the countless personnel who are Dispatchers, Police Officers, Fire Managers, EOM Volunteers, Pilots, Staff and everyone else we probably have unintentionally have forgotten. Your actions to support the many fire personnel on the ground and taking care of the Public is very admirable. We appreciate your tireless hours of staffing the EOCs, Dispatching, road blocks, evacuation notifications and much much more that we can even name. Keep up the great work that you all do! We Thank You!”
~ Lisa, Editor/Blogger
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