OLYMPIA – Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs is encouraging Washington residents, public employees, and state retirees to help residents affected by the numerous wildfires in Central and Eastern Washington state. said Secretary Hobbs. The Disaster Relief Center directs interested donors to verified and registered crisis-relief charities during periods of natural or humanitarian disasters that exceed a region’s capacity to provide help. The DRC does not endorse any specific charity but rather shares relevant and accurate information about the organizations to help inform donation decisions. For more information on specific charities involved or to set up a payroll contribution, go to the Disaster Relief Center web page.