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Post-fire hazards remain high after Little Giant Fire
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Washington State Department of Natural Resources, Chelan County Emergency Management and Cascadia Conservation District urge residents, landowners and recreationists to stay alert as significant post-fire hazards persist in and downstream of the Little Giant Fire area.
Posted: October 15, 2026
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How to use the Emergency Incidents Map
If you are under evacuation orders in Chelan County -- or don't know if you are -- use our online Emergency Incidents Map. We offer some tips on how to use the tool.
Posted: August 03, 2026
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Disaster Assistance Center opening for 2 weeks in May
A disaster assistance team will be in Leavenworth May 11-15 and May 18-22 to help people and families applying for individual and household assistance related to the December 2025 flooding and windstorm.
Posted: April 30, 2026
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SBA offers disaster assistance to businesses, private nonprofits and residents affected by December storm
The U.S. Small Business Administration has low-interest federal disaster loans available to Washington businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the 2025 Severe Winter Storms occurring Dec. 5-22, 2025. The deadline to return economic injury applications is Nov. 24.
Posted: March 02, 2026
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Chelan County included in state's disaster request
Chelan County is among 10 counties included in a request to President Trump from Governor Ferguson that a federal major disaster declaration be made following December’s historic storms.
Posted: January 26, 2026
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Have you suffered property damages from the recent flooding, windstorm?
An online form is available on the Chelan County Emergency Management website to help residents report damage from the windstorm and flooding that occurred on our local river systems on Dec. 10.
Posted: December 18, 2025
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Flood warning in effect through Saturday
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management alerts residents to the National Weather Service’s recently issued Flood Warnings. Of special concern are burn scar areas from recent wildfires and the county’s steep hillsides and canyons.
Posted: December 10, 2025
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Sign up for emergency alerts from Chelan County
Are you signed up for the Chelan County emergency alert system? Sign up to receive alerts via text, email or voicemail in both English and Spanish.
Posted: July 03, 2025
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Protecting Stehekin, its citizens our top priority in Pioneer Fire
In a message to Stehekin residents and others concerned about the Pioneer Fire, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office assures the public that emergency responders and Complex Incident Management Teams are united in one goal: Protect the community of Stehekin.
Posted: July 20, 2024
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