How do you respond to a volcanic mudflow tens of miles long aimed right at thousands of homes in Whatcom County? That is the question local emergency responders are working to solve as they prepare for a large scale exercise … Continue reading
Last night, at approximately 11:50 PM a magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred near Lake Whatcom and the Sudden Valley area. While there has been no reported damage from this earthquake, it serves as a good reminder to the community that Whatcom … Continue reading
Whatcom County Fire Marshall’s Office Press Release Outdoor burning restrictions will be reduced starting at_12:00 PM_the_2nd__day of _September__, by order of Whatcom County Deputy Fire Marshal Wain Harrison. This modification of the burning restrictions will allow for recreational fires again. … Continue reading
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On June 7th and 8th of this year, Whatcom County participated in a multi-state disaster drill called Cascadia Rising. The After Action Report of the exercise can be found here. If updates to the After Action Report are necessary, they … Continue reading
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE Dry conditions and increased fire danger will call for further burn restrictions. Whatcom County – Due to increasingly dry weather conditions, and the issuance of both a Fire Weather Watch and Red Flag … Continue reading
Total Burn Ban In Effect for Lummi Island An outdoor burn ban is in effect beginning Tuesday, Aug. 16 as ordered by the Lummi Island Fire Department (Whatcom County Fire District 11), and will run at least until Sept. 29. … Continue reading
WHATCOM COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE Dry conditions and summer weather will call for burn restrictions. Whatcom County – Due to the warm weather conditions ahead and low fuel moisture levels, the Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office will … Continue reading
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As we approach the 4th of July and fireworks displays, it is important to remember fire ordinances and regulations for your area of residence. Below is a collection of fireworks related information for our area: Whatcom County Fire Marshall’s Office … Continue reading
For a brief recap of the events of the Cascadia Rising Exercise on June 7 and 8, City of Bellingham Emergency Manager Paul Gazdik talks lessons learned with a video put together by BTV.
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As part of the four-day Cascadia Rising earthquake drill, Whatcom County Fire District #5 located at Point Roberts, received simulated medical supplies that were flown to the remote and isolated peninsula by a Washington National Guard helicopter on Thursday afternoon, … Continue reading
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