To our Spokane-area adult family home providers, caregivers, residents and families:
We are heartbroken by the devastating wildfires affecting Spokane and surrounding communities.
Over the weekend, the fast-moving Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires swept through neighborhoods across the region. Local officials reported that the Old Trails fire alone had destroyed 640 structures as of Sunday, August 2, with damage assessments continuing.
Behind every number is a person, a family and a community facing tremendous loss. We know adult family home providers may be protecting and caring for residents while also checking on staff, loved ones and their own homes.
Your immediate safety comes first. Follow instructions from local emergency officials and call 911 if anyone is in immediate danger.
CURRENT RESOURCES
Evacuations and emergency updates
Visit Spokane County Wildfire Resources for evacuation information, emergency contacts and local updates. Providers and businesses can also register for official notifications through Alert Spokane.
Shelter and immediate assistance
The American Red Cross is providing shelter, meals, phone charging and other assistance. Identification is not required, and people do not need to stay overnight to receive help. Find an open shelter or call 1-800-733-2767.
Smoke and air quality
Monitor current conditions through the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency and find preparedness guidance through Smoke Ready Spokane.
Local news and community resources
The Spokesman-Review’s 2026 Wildfire Season page provides continuing local coverage, community-resource information and recovery updates. For immediate evacuation and safety instructions, continue to rely on local emergency officials.
IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR
ADULT FAMILY HOMES
If an actual or potential event requires any resident to evacuate, DSHS requires the home to report it to Residential Care Services. Providers can report an evacuation online or call 1-800-562-6078.
PLEASE LET AFHC KNOW HOW YOU HAVE BEEN AFFECTED
If your adult family home has evacuated, sustained damage or is experiencing operational challenges related to the fires, please contact AFHC Member Support. Hearing directly from providers will help us understand current needs and share relevant information.
Phone: (360) 754-3329 or (888) 439-8999
Email: info@adultfamilyhomecouncil.org
Online: Contact AFHC Member Support
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
AFHC SMS UPDATES ARE COMING SOON
AFHC is preparing a new text-message service for important provider news and time-sensitive information. Save (360) 208-0913 as “AFHC Updates.” We will share enrollment instructions once activation is complete.
AFHC text messages will supplement—not replace—emergency alerts from local authorities. Continue following Alert Spokane and local emergency officials for immediate evacuation and safety information.
AFHC is not an emergency response service. Continue to rely on local officials and Alert Spokane for immediate safety and evacuation instructions.
Please take care of yourselves and those in your care. The Adult Family Home Council stands with Spokane’s adult family home community during this extraordinarily difficult time.
Adult Family Home Council of Washington State
