SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH

“Whatcom Ready” to offer preparedness information

Whatcom County, WA - Local professionals and volunteers who respond to emergencies – from fires to flooding – prepare year-round to act quickly to lessen the impact o...

New educational web guide for tsunami preparedness

The eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano earlier this year created a tsunami that spread to Washington’s coasts. This may have been the first tsunami many residents of Washington had experienced, but it might not be the last. ...

King Tides Are Back Again - What Are They Anyway?

What is a King Tide?

(The following description is from the Washington King Tide Program at the University of Washington)

In the simplest terms, king tide is colloquially used to describe an extremely high tide. Ordinary tides are caused by the gravitationa...

Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office By Washington State and FEM

Certificate of Appreciation Presented to Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office By Washington State and FEMA

July 31, 2019 - The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management was presented a Certificate of Appreciation July ...

Storm Season is here....Are you Ready?

Storm Season is here....Are you Ready?

This falls High Wind...

ShakeAlert® System Activation For Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District

On July 22, Lake Whatcom Water and Sewer District activated a pilot scale earthquake early warning system, known as ShakeAlert®, at one of its water reservoirs. With its activation, the District is among the first utilities in Washington State to ...