Friends and Neighbors,
At the request of those coordinating our collective emergency response and recovery, the informational session on insurance for those impacted by the fire originally scheduled for this evening will be postponed and will be rescheduled for a later date.
I will be sure to let you know when the event is rescheduled. Staff from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) will be available at Spokane’s Disaster Assistance Center, which opens at Shadle Park High School on Thursday, Aug. 6. The OIC’s consumer advocates will be on hand through Sunday, Aug. 9, to offer insurance information and answer questions.
Below is a list of additional resources available. Visit the OIC’s website for more information and assistance on insurance questions as the wildfire situation continues to evolve.
Resources available
The wildfires remain active, and I encourage everyone to rely on official sources for evacuation notices, fire updates, and emergency information.
- Community resources: The city has compiled a list of resources available across the Spokane region for people impacted by wildfire evacuations, response, and recovery. The Spokane Public Library has also compiled a list of resources.
- Spokane County Emergency Management: Evacuation levels, maps, shelters, and official updates.
- Alert Spokane: Sign up to receive emergency alerts on your phone.
- Washington Department of Natural Resources: Current wildfire information and burn restrictions.
- Washington State Health Care Authority: Information on how to access health care and behavioral health services during wildfire-related disruptions.
- Office of the Insurance Commissioner: Information and assistance on the wildfire insurance process.
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram as we will be providing frequent updates and helpful information. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at Marcus.Riccelli@leg.wa.gov.
It is an honor to serve you and Stay Strong Spokane!
Sen. Marcus Riccelli
