Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team
Spokane, Wa.
Fire Season 2021
The Inland Northwest is experiencing record heat and drought. Conditions are extreme and wildfires are burning throughout the area.
Be Prepared!
Have a Plan
Be Informed!
Spokane County
Alert Spokane
Stevens County
Kootenai County
InciWeb the Incident Information System (nwcg.gov)
spokaneheart@gmail.com
HEART Mission Statement
The mission of the Humane Evacuation Animal Rescue Team (HEART) is to provide assistance in times of emergency/disasters, whether man-made or natural, rescuing animals, setting up and operating emergency animal shelters when requested by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
HEART also works to educate the public regarding emergency preparedness for all animals within their care.
Andrus Fire Shelter
Level 3 evacuations were issued on July 5 for homes endangered by the Andrus Fire, 3 miles west of Cheney, WA.
Spokane County Emergency Management and HEART opened and operated an emergency animal shelter at the Spokane County Fairgrounds.
Several animals were cared for by HEART Volunteers and the animal owners. Evacuated animals included horses, goats, chickens, and bunnies.
Photos of the fire compiled by khq.com
PHOTO GALLERY: Views from the scene of the 300-acre Andrus fire near Cheney | News | khq.com
All are welcome!
HEART welcomes new volunteers.
No experience is necessary to volunteer.
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