Emergency numbers and official resources

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Who to call

Life-threatening emergency

Fire, medical emergency, someone trapped or in immediate danger.

Disaster help and shelter

Shelter, food, and disaster services. Free, and staffed by real people.

American Red Cross

1-800-RED-CROSS. Shelter information and disaster assistance.

Washington uses three levels. The wording below is the standard meaning used by Spokane County.

Be aware of danger in your area. Pack a bag, prepare your pets and vehicles, and stay tuned.

Be packed and ready to leave at a moment’s notice. If you need extra time, or have livestock or mobility needs, leave now.

Leave immediately. Danger is current or imminent. This may be your only notice. Do not stop to gather belongings.

The single most useful thing you can do right now is make sure officials can reach you.

The regional emergency notification system. Sign up with your address to get evacuation notices by phone, text and email.

Search your address on the county’s own map. This is the authoritative source.

County-wide emergency information and preparedness guidance.

City emergency information, including wildfire guidance.

Air quality, fire weather, wind and heat alerts.