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Patient resources guide: Washington state wildfires
Find resources for kidney patients affected by the Washington state wildfires.
Nationwide Resources
Kidney Health Analytics & Responsive Emergency Support (KHARES)
KHARES leads national emergency preparedness and response for the ESRD community — coordinating response efforts, supporting ESRD Networks, and helping ensure continuity of care for dialysis patients during emergencies.
- Khares Emergency Contact: 866.446.3507
- Email: KHARES@ipro.org
Dialysis Providers Emergency Phone Numbers
- DaVita: 800.400.8331
- Fresenius: 800.626.1297
- DCI: 866.424.1990
- IRC/ARA: 888.880.6867
- US Renal Care: 978.232.4099
U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- National Veterans Helpline: 800.507.4571
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Websites:
- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/3650
- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5658
- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5659
- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5656
- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5657
- https://www.fema.gov/disaster/5662
- Phone: 800.621.3362
USA.gov Disasters and Emergencies
Learn how you can qualify for disaster help with food, bills, unemployment, tax relief, and more.
Free and low costs medicines
Financial assistance programs to help with the cost of medications.
- Phone: 1-800-503-6897
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development list of disaster resources.
Online directory by state of affiliates, volunteer programs for home repair. Repair and rehabilitation of homes for disaster recovery.
Immediate temporary legal assistance to disaster survivors at no charge.
Local Resources
Contact your local USDA Farm Service Agency office to report agriculture-related losses.
Business assistance
If your business was impacted by wildfire, the Dept. of Commerce has resources that can help. If you're an artist and your work has been impacted, visit the WA Arts Commission page for more info.
Driver license and document replacement
If you or someone you know lost their driver license or ID card, the Dept. of Licensing is offering expedited services for individuals affected by the wildfires. The service is available online or in person.
- Phone (360.902.0172)
Resources for handling finances after a natural disaster.
The risk of flooding increases after wildfires. To learn how to prepare for flooding in your neighborhood visit FEMA's FloodSmart webpage.
Food and cash assistance
The DSHS Community Services Offices are serving clients who may need replacement food and cash assistance as a result of the wildfires. Call 1-877-501-2233 for more information.
Health insurance
- Apple Health (Medicaid) clients affected by the wildfires who have questions or problems can call their regional enrollment specialists for help:
- East Wenatchee: Located at Chelan-Douglas Health Dept. Call 509-860-5590 or 509-886-6419
- Omak: Located at Mid-Valley Hospital. Call 509-826-8186
- Republic: Located at Republic Medical Clinic. Call 509-775-3153, ext. 497
- Wenatchee: Located at Columbia Valley Community Health. Call 509-661-3651
Insurance coverage
Anyone with questions about insurance coverage related to wildfires can call the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) at 1-800-562-6900 to speak with experts. OIC has tips for filing a claim after a natural disaster and information for homeowners about wildfires and their insurance.
Those that lost livestock in the wildfires may qualify for help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Livestock Indemnity Program.
Find more information on how wildfire may impact mail delivery.
Prescriptions and medical supplies
If Apple Health (Medicaid) clients need medical supplies, medical equipment, or medications that have been lost or destroyed by fire, or have become inaccessible due to evacuation, the Health Care Authority is authorizing providers to furnish these without pre-authorization.
State Park closures
Stay up to date via State Parks X or Facebook pages.
After Fire Washington- Local Recovery Resources in Washington
Local Recovery Resources in Washington The heart of wildfire recovery lies in local response and support.
Eastern Washington Wildfire Resources Kit
Find a list of federal, state and local resources to help keep your and your families safe from wildfires. I encourage you to read through the relevant resources applicable to your community.
Learn how to protect your home from wildfires by creating defensible space.
Disaster Relief Grant Program
If you are living with kidney failure in a community that has been struck by a flood, hurricane, tornado, or other disaster, the American Kidney Fund (AKF) may be able to help.
