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Division of Emergency Management
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, through its Division of Emergency Management, is responsible for providing emergency management services for all of unincorporated Whatcom County and for the cities of Lynden, Ferndale, Blaine, Sumas, Everson, Nooksack and the Port of Bellingham under an interlocal agreement and the Revised Code and Administrative Code of Washington. The City of Bellingham Fire Department, through its Office of Emergency Management, provides emergency management services within the City limits of Bellingham.
Below please watch the Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquake presentation
from November 25, 2022.
from November 25, 2022.
DEM News Releases
- MORE KING TIDES MEAN POTENTIAL COASTAL FLOODING Jan 18, 2022
- DEADLINE TO REPORT DAMAGES IS FRIDAY, JAN 6 Jan. 3, 2022
- DEM ASKS RESIDENTS TO REPORT DAMAGES Dec 29, 2022
- ICE BUILD-UP CAUSES FLOODING, SIX EVACUATED FROM MARIETTA Dec 25, 2022
- DEM ADVISES PUBLIC: BE AWARE OF UPCOMING WEATHER SYSTEMS Dec. 23, 2022
- DEM MONITORING APPROACHING WEATHER SYSTEMS Dec. 22, 2022
- DEM GRANTED STATE FUNDING FOR NOV 2021 FLOOD VICTIMS Dec. 19, 2022
- DEM ANNOUNCES NEW CERT MANAGER August 17, 2022
Emergency Information and Resources
- New educational web guide for tsunami preparedness
- Emergency Management Blog
- National Weather Service for Bellingham and Whatcom County
- NOAA River Forecast - Nooksack River
- NOAA River Forecast - State of WA
- River Forecasts - NOAA - Current River Conditions
Social Media Feeds
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Reminder: Daytime Closures on Lake Whatcom Blvd & Lake Louise Rd This Week
Lake Whatcom Blvd will close between Lake Louise Rd and Cain Lake Rd on June 5, 6, and 7 from 8:00 am-4:00 pm daily. Lake Louise Rd will close on June 8 between 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Roads will be passable to local traffic only. Read on... -
County Pre-Level Road Work Starts June 5; Drivers Should Expect Delays
Drivers should expect daily single-lane closures between 7:00 am-5:00 pm. Flaggers will assist traffic, but alternate routes are recommended to avoid delays. Read on... -
Mount Baker Highway Closure Starts June 5
State Route 542 will close between Britton and Noon Roads for a WSDOT fish passage project. The contractor is set to close the highway on Monday, June 5, for up to 105 days. Read on...
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New educational web guide for tsunami preparedness
As residents of Washington State, it’s important to be aware of tsunami hazard zones and how to best prepare yourself for tsunami hazards. Knowing the natural warning signs of an impending tsunami can save your life. Read on... -
King Tides Are Back Again - What Are They Anyway?
King Tides (a term from Australia and New Zealand) happen twice a year, and they impact Whatcom County. In this article we look at what King Tides are and how they can impact Whatcom County, especially when they occur concurrently with a storm. Read on... -
Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office By Washington State and FEM
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office was presented a Certificate of Appreciation for the support provided to the State of Washington and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Joint Field Office Recovery Operations in Whatcom County. Read on...
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