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North Idaho residents should prepare for wildfires

by DAVID BERNAUER
Staff Writer | August 12, 2026 1:00 AM

The Spokane fires are the latest reminder of why emergency preparedness matters.

So what can people in Coeur d’Alene and Kootenai County do to prepare if a similar disaster strikes? Officials say one of the most important steps is signing up for ALERT! Kootenai, the county’s emergency notification system, which sends alerts by text message or phone call.

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