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Incident Hotline (recording)
(360) 738-4551

Emergency Operations Center
(360) 676-6681

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National Weather Service Leaving site.

Environment Canada Leaving site.

Weather Underground Leaving site.

Western Washington River Gauges Leaving site.

 
Emergency Events - Press Releases

If there are no press releases below, there are currently no incidents in progress or weather events of alert level concern. This message will be updated as conditions change. Take this time between storms and events to prepare for the next one. See the website for preparedness information or contact our office at 676-6681.

For Information about H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Whatcom County, see the Whatcom Pandemic Joint Information Center Website.

 Flood insurance renewal due for policies purchased after 2006 floods
 Public Health Alert: Sug Chee Smoked Salmon Products in 7 ounce jars may pose health risk
 FEMA Encourages Winter Weather Preparedness
 Be Prepared for Winter Driving
Emergency Road Closures and Restrictions

This is a partial list. Road conditions may change rapidly. Delays between when a road is closed and when staff are able to update this list may be long. Use caution on all roads.
See the WA DOT Traffic Alerts for the latest state highway conditions.

Emergency Road Closures and Restrictions
  • Baker Lake Road - At Sulphur Creek - One-lane bridge
  • Bayon - N of Marine Drive - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Bylsma - Water / Debris Over Roadway
  • Emerald Lake - Single Lane Traffic - 1800 Block - Caution
  • Gulf Rd. - one lane road - erosion - Caution
  • H Street Road - W of 280 - Caution/Shoulder Erosion
  • Innis Creek Road - south of Doran - Water / Debris Over Roadway and Loose Gravel
  • Jackman - 9633 and 9643 - Caution/Shoulder erosion
  • Legoe Bay at West Shore - Lummi Island - Rough Road, Loose Gravel
  • Rutsatz - w/bound e of Rutsatz Lane - Caution, lane erosion
  • Rutsatz - posted for one lane only at mile posts 2.275, 2.41, 2.45, and 2.54 - Caution

This list last updated: Feb 8, 2010 10:32:26 AM
* Note: Conditions may change rapidly and there may be a delay from when a road is closed and when staff are able to update this list.