Wildfire NCW is a trusted, bilingual wildfire resource hub created for Chelan and Douglas County residents by a coalition of local organizations working together to reduce wildfire risk and impacts.
We bring preparedness information, smoke health resources, and where to find emergency information into one accessible place—so people can find what they need before, during, and after wildfire. By building on trusted state and federal resources and translating them into locally relevant, actionable guidance, we help preparedness feel achievable, not overwhelming.
We envision a North Central Washington where all people are informed, prepared, and empowered to take meaningful action around wildfire.
Our purpose is to ensure every resident and visitor has access to clear, timely, and practical wildfire information, no matter their language, income, or housing situation.
We exist to reduce loss, increase readiness, and support community resilience in the face of a growing wildfire reality.
CAFÉ launches a bilingual wildfire adaptation program.
Cascadia Conservation District, Wenatchee Valley Fire Department and CAFÉ collaborate to pursue grant opportunities to advance a central hub. No grants are awarded.
Our Valley Our Future conducts extensive community survey work. Residents consistently identify a gap in bilingual wildfire communication and preparedness.
Our Valley Our Future’s Action Plan identifies Regional Wildfire Prevention, Preparedness, and Recovery as a Game Changer. OVOF convenes a working group to continue building momentum.
Cascadia Conservation District receives a FEMA grant that includes funding for website development. With additional matching funds from Chelan County PUD, the website development begins, led by brand and web developer Kate Miller Design.
WildfireNCW.org and FuegoNCW.org launches representing years of community input, regional collaboration, and persistence.
Wildfire NCW is made possible through collaboration with a broad network of local, regional, state, and federal partners, including:
A special thank you to our many partners who provided photos and media for the website including: