More than 100 wildfires have burned across Washington so far this fire season, and one person died in Spokane County during the Upriver Fire. Many families now focused on recovery, even as fire season continues, with support focused on both immediate response and longer-term help for displaced families. Spokane County Emergency Management helped coordinate response and recovery during major emergencies.
“For any type of major emergency or disaster, we’ll help coordinate the response and recovery…” Simone Ramel-McKay said. The agency stepped in when first responders needed added support and resources during a large incident.
“If the incident becomes so big that our first responders are overwhelmed then they come to us and say hey, we need help, we need resources…” McKay said. “They are focused, they are intent on getting their jobs done. They need someone who’s a little bit separate, who’s not right in the thick of it, to say hey, what else do you need, how can we help you?” she said.
KHQ-TV NBC 6 Spokane
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