NEF funds available for wildfire victims

The American Legion's National Emergency Fund (NEF) provides immediate financial assistance to Legion Family members and posts affected by natural disasters such as tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires and flooding. The fund provides up to $3,000 for qualified Legion Family members and up to $10,000 for posts.

The eligibility requirements are:

• Applicant must have been displaced from his or her primary residence due to a declared natural disaster.

• Applicant must provide copies of receipts of items required to meet immediate needs such as temporary housing, food, water, clothing, diapers, etc.

• Membership must be active at time of disaster and the time of application.

To apply, qualified applicants may download the application online at www.legion.org/emergency/apply.

American Legion posts in Washington are ready to help people affected by the wildfires. People are encouraged to contact their local Legion post. Post 157 in Electric City also is coordinating disaster relief throughout the state. Telephone calls can be directed to:

• Post Commander Cindy Jayne – 509-631-4286

• 1st Vice Commander Jim Brakebill – 509-631-1839

• 2nd Vice Commander John Nordine – 509-846-3762

Food, clothing and other items can be obtained by going to American Legion Post 157 located at:

31 Coulee Blvd.

Electric City, Wash., 99123