Arizona Wildfire Recovery Resources
A free guide to recovery help for Arizona wildfire survivors — where to find current fire and evacuation information, the state and federal programs that can help you recover, and a free tool to inventory what you lost.
For current fire & evacuation status
Wildfire conditions in Arizona change by the hour. For the latest on active fires, evacuation orders, and road closures, always rely on these official, continuously updated sources rather than any single page:
Find help for a specific Arizona fire
We're building dedicated guides for individual Arizona fires. If your fire is listed below, start there for status sources and resources specific to it:
Pocket Fire
Burning north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon — current status sources and recovery resources.
Pocket Fire resources →Sycamore Fire
Burning north of Globe in the Tonto National Forest — current status sources and recovery resources.
Sycamore Fire resources →Recovery resources for Arizona survivors
Once a fire has passed, these Arizona and federal programs can help you begin to recover — with immediate needs, housing, financial assistance, and insurance questions.
AZ DEMA — Recovery →
Arizona's Division of Emergency Management coordinates disaster recovery and individual assistance for survivors.
FEMA Disaster Assistance →
Federal help with housing and disaster-related needs once an area is declared. Call 1-800-621-3362.
211 Arizona →
Call or text 211 to connect with local food, shelter, and recovery resources across Arizona.
AZ Dept. of Insurance (DIFI) →
Help understanding your policy, filing a claim, and resolving disputes with your insurer.
American Red Cross — Arizona →
Emergency shelter, meals, and recovery support for Arizona communities affected by disaster.
SBA Disaster Loans →
Low-interest loans for homeowners and renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged property.
Steps to take after an Arizona wildfire
- Wait for the official all-clearDon't return to an evacuated area until your county and fire officials confirm it's safe. Check AzEIN and your county's emergency notifications for current status.
- Mind the smoke and air qualityArizona wildfires can affect air quality far from the flames. Follow ADEQ smoke forecasts, and take care handling ash and debris when you return.
- Document your losses before cleanupPhotograph everything, make a written inventory of damaged or destroyed belongings, and keep receipts for any evacuation-related expenses.
- Contact your insurer and check for assistanceNotify your insurance company promptly. If a federal disaster is declared for your area, register with FEMA for additional help.
Free Home Inventory Tool
If you lost belongings to an Arizona wildfire, our free tool walks you through listing them room by room and downloads a ready-to-file inventory for your insurance claim. No account, nothing stored.
Looking for help in another state?
Wildfire recovery by state →This page is a free informational resource for wildfire survivors and is not legal, financial, or insurance advice. Arizona fire conditions change rapidly — for current fire and evacuation information, always rely on the official Arizona sources linked above. Program details and eligibility change over time; please confirm directly with each organization. This site is offered as a free resource by The Wagner Law Group, a California law firm; it is provided for general information and does not create an attorney-client relationship.
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