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Flood Preparedness Week Set for Oct. 12-16

Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Whatcom County will host a Flood Preparedness Week Oct. 12-16, 2026. The county's Emergency Management Daily Briefing on September 23, 2026, noted that rain is expected later this week and urged residents to visit WhatcomReady.org for preparedness tips.

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Flood Preparedness Week Set for Oct. 12-16“Whatcom County will host a Flood Preparedness Week Oct. 12- 16, 2026.”
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Whatcom County announces week-long event to prepare for flood risks, with resources at WhatcomReady.org.“Whatcom County will host a Flood Preparedness Week Oct. 12- 16, 2026.”
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Whatcom County will host a Flood Preparedness Week Oct. 12-16, 2026. The county's Emergency Management Daily Briefing on September 23, 2026, noted that rain is expected later this week and urged residents to visit WhatcomReady.org for preparedness tips.“Whatcom County will host a Flood Preparedness Week Oct. 12- 16, 2026.”

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Whatcom County Announces Flood Preparedness Week, Oct. 12–16 — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:55:00 -0800
Whatcom County will host a Flood Preparedness Week Oct. 12- 16, 2026.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5711

Update to Disposal of Toxics Facility Hours Starting October 2026 — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 08:27:43 -0800
Starting October 6, the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics facility will be closed on the first Tuesday of January, April, July, & October.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5713

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:44:54 -0800
After some morning showers we should be partly sunny today. Should be dry through tomorrow when rain moves in late in the day. Visit WhatcomReady.org for preparedness tips. Stage 1 burn ban still in place, recreational fires allowed.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5712

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Emergency Management Daily Briefing for Whatcom County — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:13:13 -0800
After morning clouds we should see the sun today. Mostly sunny tomorrow as well, but rain is coming later this week. Visit WhatcomReady.org for preparedness tips. Stage 1 burn ban still in place, recreational fires allowed.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5710

October 21 Service Outage Planned for Lummi Island Ferry — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:27:12 -0800
The Whatcom Chief will be out of service from 10:10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to inspect and maintain the ferry terminal facilities at both Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.
Source: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=5709