Emergency Preparedness

Know Your Natural Hazards
All Hazards Preparedness
Additional Resources

Whatcom County is home to many natural hazards including Earthquake, Flooding-Coastal, Flooding-River, Landslide, Liquefaction, Tsunami, Volcano, and Wildfire.   Awareness is the first step towards preparing for disasters.  Learn more about the natural hazards here in Whatcom County and ways to prepare for disasters by clicking on the links below.  

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Explore the Whatcom County Natural Hazards Explorer to learn more about the natural hazards in Whatcom County and identify resources for reducing personal risk from Earthquakes, Flooding-Coastal, Flooding-River, Landslides, Liquefaction, Tsunami, Volcano, and Wildfire. 


All Hazards Preparedness - Prepare in a Year Guide   Complete one activity a month to prepare you and your family for disasters.

See the Prepare in a Year Guide, Para una versión en español, haga clic aquí.Для русской версии нажмите здесь.
This guide will help walk you through 12 important steps for disaster preparedness.


Preparedness Resources links