FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, WASH. -- Fairchild Air Force Base has activated its Emergency Family Assistance Center to support military members, Department of the Air Force civilians, and their families impacted by the ongoing local wildfires. The EFAC is located at the Red Morgan Center and is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Anyone with base access is welcome to receive assistance, though some services may vary depending on status. Available support includes emergency referrals, financial assistance resources, family support services, and community updates.
Community members that have expressed a desire to help and have base access can volunteer or drop off donated items directly at the Red Morgan Center. Accepted donations include bottled water, toilet paper, socks, first aid kits, new packaged underwear, feminine hygiene products, pet food, paper plates, napkins, cutlery, toiletries, baby wipes, diapers, and laundry soap. For inquiries regarding resources or volunteer opportunities, please contact the EFAC team at (509) 434-8342.
Donations cannot be accepted from individuals without base access at this time, though procedures may be updated as the situation develops; those wishing to help are encouraged to support local community organizations in the interim.