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Yakama, Colville, Spokane tribes named in Washington wildfire emergency

Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment of Homeland SecurityFunding availableSep 29, 2026

Check: The President's Aug. 3, 2026 wildfire emergency declaration for Washington (FEMA-3650-EM) names three tribes as adversely affected and eligible for FEMA emergency protective measures.

Read in the Federal Register

What it does

The Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Spokane Tribe of Indians are designated areas for emergency protective measures (Category B). Assistance is limited to direct Federal assistance, where FEMA provides help itself, under the Public Assistance program. Federal funds for Public Assistance are limited to 75 percent of total eligible costs.

Why it matters for tribal funding

Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.

Who it covers: Tribal governments.

What to do next

  1. Confirm with FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer John F. Harrison's office what direct federal assistance is available for FEMA-3650-EM.
  2. Plan for the 25 percent non-federal share of eligible Public Assistance costs under this declaration.

Sources

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  • Federal Register: tribal termsNoticeSep 29, 2026

    Notices of Emergency and Major Disaster Declarations and Related Amendments

    • Quoted from the source: “the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, and Spokane Tribe of Indians for emergency protective measures (Category B)”
    • Quoted from the source: “emergency conditions in certain areas of the State of Washington resulting from wildfires beginning on August 1, 2026, and continuing”
    • Quoted from the source: “any Federal funds provided under the Stafford Act for Public Assistance will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs.”
    Read in the Federal RegisterU.S. government record, public domain.

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