We will try to keep information here about assistance that is available to aid the communities in recovery.
New distribution point for emergency hay and livestock feed, effective Monday, 28 July 2014Emergency feed and hay for animals displaced by the Carlton Complex wildfires will now be distributed from the former National Guard Armory in Okanogan.
DAMAGE INFORMATION
If your property was damaged in the Carlton Complex, the Okanogan EOC would like you to call 422-2422. They want reports of ALL damages, even if its insured, even if it was built without a permit, even fencing. They need it quickly so call soon.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster relief group managing wildfire relief efforts in Pateros, is also offering debris removal services in Twisp, Methow and neighboring communities.
Residents can apply for assistance at the Volunteer Reception Center at Pateros High School. Team Rubicon does not charge for its services.
Volunteers will sift through debris to recover personal items and valuables. If homeowners cannot be present during the work, found items will be safely secured for return. Debris will then be sorted and pushed to the curb.
In addition to requesting debris removal, residents can go to Pateros High School for meals provided by the American Red Cross or to volunteer. Relief items, like clothing, diapers, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies, are available at the school through Saturday. Beginning Monday, the relief items will be available at Neff’s Warehouse, Hwy 153, Pateros.
Plans are being finalized to open a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) that will serve as a “one-stop shop” where those affected can meet with representatives from government and nonprofit agencies for assistance
Follow us on Twitter (@RedCrossEWA) for the most updated information.
The Red Cross is providing clean up and additional items such as rakes, shovels, brooms, eyewash, sunscreen, masks, dustpans, flashlights, headlamps, batteries and work gloves. These items are available at Chelan High School, the Red Cross shelter in Brewster and on Red Cross trucks which are driving through Pateros, Winthrop, Twisp and Carlton areas.
The Red Cross is also covering the cost of laundry at local Laundromats for residents affected by disasters. Free laundry services are available starting today, Tuesday 7/29, and Thursday 7/31 and Saturday 8/2 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at:
· LaMilpa Laundromat (324 E. Main Street, Brewster, WA 98812)
· Wash Works (325 E. Hwy 20, Twisp, WA 98856)
The Red Cross has opened two Client Service Centers to provide assistance to those who have been affected by the wildfires. Anyone who has lost a home or has disaster-caused emergency needs should come to one of the following locations:
- TWISP: Methow Valley Community Center, Parking Lot – 201 Hwy 20 South, Twisp. Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 pm. Spanish speaking caseworkers available.
- PATEROS: Church of Christ, Parking Lot, 128 N. Independence, Pateros. Open 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Spanish speaking caseworkers available.
Services available at the Client Service Centers include Red Cross disaster mental health counseling (available by drop-in or appointment for individuals impacted by the disaster); caseworkers who work one-on-one with people to create recovery plans, navigate paperwork and locate help from other agencies; and healthcare staff who are available to assist with health-related needs for individuals impacted by the disaster.
The Red Cross shelter in Brewster (503 South 7th, Brewster) remains open. All members of the community are welcome to come by for free food, water, and snacks, to utilize the shower facilities and connect with Red Cross caseworkers, counselors and health professionals. Each shelter has Spanish-speaking staff.
The Red Cross shelter in Chelan is closed as of July 27, 2014.
Caseworkers are also available over the phone at (571) 205-3464 from 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (Spanish speaking caseworkers available).
The Red Cross has mobilized Emergency Response Vehicles to provide feeding sites throughout our affected communities. Feeding will be available during lunch (11am-1pm) and dinner (4:00-6:00 p.m.) on July 29th at:
- Twisp Community Center (fixed site)
- Throughout the Pateros/Methow, Carlton and Chiliwist Road area near Olema (mobile feeding)
- The Red Cross shelter in Brewster, 503 South 7th
All services of the American Red Cross are free and available to anyone who has been affected by a disaster, regardless of citizenship status.
The Red Cross encourages all residents in the area to take action to be wildfire ready. A simple step is to download the free Red Cross Wildfire App (available in English and Spanish) which offers a one touch “I’m safe” messaging that allows users to broadcast reassurance to family and friends via social media outlets, text or email that they are out of harm’s way. The App also provides wildfire alerts and tips on how to prepare before a wildfire threatens your community.
You can help people affected by disasters like the Washington wildfires and countless other crises by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Visit www.redcross.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
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ANIMALS
New distribution point for animal feed
Animal feed for displaced animals and livestock is now available only at the Cattlemen's Stockyard in Okanogan
Okanogan Livestock and Animal Feed Supply
Cattlemen's Stockyard
65 Rodeo Trail Rd., Okanogan
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
email: ccolafs@gmail.com
509-422-2420
For livestock owners in need of emergency hay:
To help plan for the quantity of hay needed, livestock owners are asked to contact the Okanogan County Emergency Operations Call Center with answers to the following questions:
- What do you need? (hay, feed etc.)
- How much do you need?
- How much will you need for 15 days?
- How much will you need for 30 days?
- Can you come to Okanogan to pick up the hay/feed?
- How many head of livestock do you have?
- Your name, address and phone number.
This information will help us better plan for future needs.
Para los propietarios de ganado si usted necesita heno/pasto de emergencia:
Para ayudar al plan para la cantidad de heno/pasto necesitado, dueños de ganados favor de comunicarse con el Okanogan County Operaciones de emergencia “Call Center” con las respuestas a las siguientes preguntas:
- ¿Qué necesitas? (Heno/pasto, alimento etc.).
- ¿Cuánto necesitas?
- ¿Cuánto necesitas para 15 días?
- ¿Cuánto necesitas para 30 días?
- ¿Puedes venir a Okanogan para recoger el heno, pasto/alimento?
- ¿Cuantas cabezas de ganado tiene usted?
- Su nombre, dirección y número telefónico.
509-422-2420
Esta información nos ayudará a planificar mejor para las necesidades futuras.
Capellanes disponibles para ayudar a las víctimas de fuego
Variedad de capellanes algunos son (policías y los bomberos) trabajando en el área de Brewster están disponibles para aquellos que necesitan asistencia de cuidado compasivo. Ellos estarán disponibles para los próximos días y viajarán a comunidades remotas para buscar a los necesitados. Pueden ser contactados al 360-561-9970 .
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DEBRIS
Waste and Debris Notice:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill located at 241 B&O North Road, Okanogan, Wash., will accept the following:
- Clean and/or burnt metal (free)
- Metal that is not clean or general debris (charge of $74 per ton)
- Refrigerator or AC Units (charges apply)
- Other appliances (free)
All fire debris must go to the central landfill.
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VETERANS
The VFW Unmet Needs program stands ready to assist our service men and women when they are burdened by circumstances out of their control after state-declared natural disasters.
For additional information, please call 816-968-2779 or email unmetneeeds@vfw.org.
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USDA RECOVERY HELP
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has multiple agencies, some of whom provide financial and/or technical assistance to help farmers, ranchers and rural landowners recover from natural disasters, such as wildfires. Listed at the link below are USDA agencies and an overview of applicable programs. Funding for some programs may depend on Congressional budget appropriations and may take a while.the programs. The following are suggested forms of documentation to show risk, ownership and loss. Applicants do not need all of these forms of documentation. Additional forms of documentation may be used if the items listed are not available.
Disaster relief programs through the Farm Service Agency require documentation to maintain the integrity of the programs. The following are suggested forms of documentation to show risk,ownership and loss. Applicants do not need all of these forms of documentation. Additional forms of documentation may be used if the items listed are not available.
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