
Resources for Help, Support and Relief
We have pulled together a database of community resources to help in the event of emergencies and other difficult situations. Click on the category below to see a searchable table of resources with contacts and other information.
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Family Law Center – Seattle U Law |
https://law.seattleu.edu/centers-and-institutes/family-law-center/ 206-398-4289 We Advocate + Educate. Find free legal help with: Domestic Violence Family Law | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
Whatcom County Law Library |
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/306/Law-Library 360-778-5790 311 Grand Avenue Hours of Operation: The Law Library is open to the public Wednesday through Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on Monday and Tuesday. Our hours are subject to change at short notice so you are encouraged to call ahead to make sure there is staffing. Assistance to Library Users: Library staff cannot give legal advice or interpret materials, but can assist in locating and using legal research materials in print and electronic formats. Subscription Databases: The library provides free access to a wide range of WestLaw® subscription databases for legal research. Public Access Computers & Copier/Scanner: Six computers are available to access legal research databases or work on legal pleadings. A photocopier/scanner is available for public use (cash only). Legal Research The Law Library maintains a website of legal research links, including free sources for statutes, case law, and public records. | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
Washington Wills |
(206) 203-1950 Assemble Law Group, PLLC The free online library to help residents of Washington State draft their own last will and testament. Write your own simple will and other basic estate plan documents with our free forms and instructions. Look up the meaning of the legal terms you’ll commonly encounter on Washington Wills. Browse answers to frequently asked questions about estate planning and Washington Wills. | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) |
360.715.1563 Mailing Address: 1407 Commercial St. Bellingham, WA 98225 With one-to-one support and advocacy counseling, DVSAS can help you plan for your safety, answer legal questions, connect you with services like housing and counseling, and stand by you as you recover and heal from domestic violence and sexual assault. 24 Hour Helpline: 360.715.1563 | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Food Resources, Housing Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources financial-resources food-resources housing-resources legal-resources | |||||||
Washington Courts Self Help Resources |
https://www.courts.wa.gov/newsinfo/index.cfm?fa=newsinfo.displayContent&theFile=content/selfhelp Find self-help resources on: Consumer Protection | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
AlertSense Alerts |
https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/ Sign up to receive public safety alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family. These alerts are provided free of charge, however standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply. Optionally, feel free to download the AlertSense myAlerts App for Apple and Android devices. Another easy way to subscribe is by sending your zip code to 38276. | 04/18/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | |||||||
Whatcom County World Relief |
https://worldrelief.org/western-wa/about-us/whatcom/ World Relief’s Whatcom County location was approved by the U.S. State Department in September 2021. Shortly after the fall of Kabul and amidst many Afghans arriving to the U.S., our team began welcoming families in Bellingham and beyond. Services in Whatcom: Contact Us: Our Location: | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Housing Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources housing-resources legal-resources | |||||||
LAW Advocates – Whatcom Legal Assistance |
https://lawadvocates.org/ LAW Advocates provides free legal assistance to low-income individuals and families in Whatcom. This vital work is accomplished through the volunteer service of local lawyers, paralegals, students, and community members. Equal justice is a fundamental principle of democracy. Our laws guarantee basic rights and protections for all of us—not just those who can afford a lawyer. | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
City of Bellingham Identity Theft Resources |
https://cob.org/services/safety/police-services/reporting/identity-theft-tips | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Fraud & Scam, Legal Resources | disaster-resources financial-resources fraud-scam legal-resources | |||||||
Washington State Senior Fraud |
https://www.atg.wa.gov/senior-fraud 1125 Washington St SE, PO Box 40100, Olympia, WA 98504 Consumers lose billions of dollars each year to fraud. People over age 50 are especially vulnerable and account for over half of all victims, according to a study conducted by AARP. People who commit these types of crimes, “con criminals,” often target older people knowing they have spent a lifetime earning their savings. Con criminals go wherever they can to find money to steal. They use everyday tools—the mailbox, the telephone, the Internet—to reach into your pocketbook. You can help educate your friends, parents, and others by becoming familiar with some of the more common scams and how they operate. Then share that information with others. Find resources specific to protecting seniors from fraud and scams here. | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Fraud & Scam, Legal Resources | disaster-resources financial-resources fraud-scam legal-resources | |||||||
Washington State Identity Theft / Privacy |
https://www.atg.wa.gov/guardit.aspx Find resources to help: PROTECT my personal information LEARN about: ATTEND a free shredding event | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Fraud & Scam, Legal Resources | disaster-resources financial-resources fraud-scam legal-resources | |||||||
AARP Fraud Watch Network |
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/ The AARP Fraud Watch Network is a free resource for all. With AARP as your partner, you’ll learn how to proactively spot scams, get guidance from our fraud specialists, and feel more secure knowing that we advocate at the federal, state, and local levels to protect consumers and enforce the law. If you’ve been targeted by scams or fraud, you are not alone. Our trained fraud specialists provide support and guidance on what to do next and how to avoid scams in the future. The AARP Fraud Helpline, 877-908-3360, is free and available to anyone. We also offer online support sessions for further emotional support. Looking for resources in Spanish? Go to www.aarp.org/fraude | 03/03/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources financial-resources legal-resources | |||||||
Dept. of Labor and Industries (L&I): Verify a Contractor, Tradesperson or Business | Website: https://secure.lni.wa.gov/verify/ | 01/18/2023 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Construction, Disaster Recovery, Government Agency, Home, Repair | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
East Whatcom Regional Resource Center (EWRRC) | For transportation to our shelter and warm up center please call (360) 599-2823 and speak with the Fire Department. The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities. | 01/17/2023 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Employment Resources, Food Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cold, East County, Food Bank, Health, Ice, Kendall, Maple Falls, Services, Snow, Warming Station | disaster-resources education-resources emergency-resources employment-resources food-resources housing-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Tax Support 2023 | https://www.whatcomabc.org/money-management/taxes/ One stop source for a number of resources in Whatcom County providing tax support. Tax Hotline: Call 360-746-0100 Mon. – Fri. 8am – 4:30pm or email taxes@oppco.org. Scheduling information for volunteer tax return preparation support for eligible households making less than $66,000/year. Information about how to file your own taxes online by utilizing free tax software. One stop source for a number of resources in Whatcom County providing tax support. Tax Hotline Email taxes@oppco.org, or call 360-746-0100 | Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. GetYourRefund – This free service partners with IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to provide tax filing assistance to families earning less than $66,000 a year. Get started at GetYourRefund.org IRS Free File – IRS Free File lets you prepare and file your federal income tax online for free. File at an IRS partner site with the IRS Free File Program or use Free File Fillable Forms.
Additional Tax Supports:
| 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources | AARP, IRS, Tax Prep | disaster-resources financial-resources | ||||||
IRS Forms, Instructions & Publications | https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources | Forms, Taxes | disaster-resources financial-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Exemption and Tax Relief Programs | https://whatcomcounty.us/3406/Exemptions-Tax-Relief | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Financial Resources | Disability, Home, Local, Property | disaster-resources financial-resources | ||||||
Washington State Dept of Revenue Disaster Relief for Taxpayers (Businesses) |
https://dor.wa.gov/get-form-or-publication/publications-subject/tax-topics/disaster-relief-taxpayers DOR will work with businesses that cannot file or pay their taxes on time due to a natural disaster. Businesses can request an extension or penalty waiver by sending a secure email in their My DOR account or by calling Revenue’s customer service staff at 360-705-6705, Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Wed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses in the impacted areas can also request:
| 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Business, Disaster Recovery, Money, Relief, Taxes | disaster-resources emergency-resources financial-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
AlertSense Alerts | https://public.alertsense.com/SignUp/ Sign up to receive public safety alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family. These alerts are provided free of charge, however standard text messaging rates and other charges may apply. Optionally, feel free to download the AlertSense myAlerts App for Apple and Android devices. Another easy way to subscribe is by sending your zip code to 38276. | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | |||||||
Washington Connection: Your Link to Services | Website: https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/ Washington Connection offers a fast and easy way for families and individuals to apply for a variety of services such as Food, Cash, Child Care, Long-Term Care, and Medicare Savings Programs. Individuals that are age 65 or older, blind or disabled may also apply for medical assistance. | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Employment Resources, Financial Resources, Food Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Legal Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, DSHS, Food, Health, Money, Relief, Services | disaster-resources education-resources emergency-resources employment-resources financial-resources food-resources health-covid-resources housing-resources legal-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Government Flood Response Information | Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3827/Flood-Response-Information
| 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Documentation, Donate, Flood Damage, Government, Health, Home, Ice, Mail Delivery, Power outage, Repair, River Levels, Road Closures, Safety, shelter, Small Business, Snow, Volunteer, Waiver | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Dept of Transportation Real-Time Traffic Map |
Traffic Map of Washington State with Real-Time incident and closure alerts: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map/ | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Ice, Roads, Snow, Traffic, Travel | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
USDA Farm Service Agency Disaster Assistance Programs | Website: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/disaster-assistance-program Livestock Assistance Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) provides compensation to eligible livestock producers who have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or that is planted specifically for grazing. Learn more about LFP. Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government. Learn more about LIP. Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease (including cattle tick fever), adverse weather, or other conditions, such as blizzards and wildfires, not covered by LFP and LIP. Learn more about ELAP. Farm Loans Emergency Loan Program provides loans to help producers recover from production and physical losses due to drought, flooding, other natural disasters, or quarantine by animal quarantine laws or imposed by the Secretary under the Plant Protection Act. Disaster Set-Aside Program provides producers who have existing direct loans with FSA who are unable to make the scheduled payments to move up to one full year’s payment to the end of the loan. Assistance is available in counties, or contiguous counties, who have been designated as emergencies by the President, Secretary or FSA Administrator. Farmland damage Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) helps farmers and ranchers repair damage to farmlands caused by natural disasters and helps put in place water conservation methods during severe drought. Learn more about ECP. Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) helps owners of non-industrial private forests restore forest health damaged by natural disasters. Learn more about EFRP. Crop Losses Noninsured Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) pays covered producers of covered noninsurable crops when low yields, loss of inventory, or prevented planting occur due to natural disasters (includes native grass for grazing). Eligible producers must have purchased NAP coverage for the current crop year. Learn more about NAP. Tree Assistance Program (TAP) provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters. Learn more about TAP. | 01/09/2023 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Crop Losses, Farms, flood relief, Loans, Money, Repair | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Emergency Severe Winter Shelter for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness |
Emergency Severe Winter Shelter for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness Click to find out what severe winter shelters and centers are open. For more information about each location, go to our Severe Winter Shelter and Warming Center Locations section of this page. You can call 360-788-7983 for severe weather shelter availability.
| 12/07/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Ice, Snow | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Road Closures and Restrictions |
Whatcom County Road Closures & Restrictions: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/952/Road-Closures-Restrictions Whatcom County Public Works: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/308/Public-Works Whatcom County Public Works Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountyPublicWorks/ Public Works Department Public Works Administration | 11/29/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Ice, Roads, Snow, Traffic, Travel | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Ferndale Severe Weather Shelter – United Church of Ferndale | Please call or text “help” to (360) 612-5075 for current shelter status and location. The emergency shelter is open in the winter and during severe weather events to provide individuals and families in need with a safe place to sleep, warm food, and referrals to community resources whenever possible. Locations:
Conditions for activation: | 11/29/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Ice, Snow | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Ferndale Community Resource Cooperative (FCSC) | FCSC Website: https://ferndalecsc.org/ Announcing the Ferndale Severe Weather Shelter Pilot Program – Volunteers Needed Now! To find out more about volunteering and apply online please visit this LINK. | 11/29/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Ferndale, Ice, Money, Resources, shelter, Snow, Supplies, Utilities, Volunteer | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Outage Map |
Real-Time Power Outage Map: https://www.pse.com/outage/outage-map Report an Outage: https://www.pse.com/outage Safety first. Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.
| 11/29/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Electrical, Electricity, Ice, Power, Power outage, Snow, Utility, Wires | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
National Weather Service Zone Area Forecasts |
| 11/29/2022 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Ice, Local Weather, Snow, Whatcom County | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Request Free COVID Rapid-Test Kits |
Website: https://sayyescovidhometest.org/ The Washington State Department of Health is offering free, rapid, at-home COVID-19 test kits to residents of eligible communities. Availability changes, so keep checking back. You may also be eligible to order more than once and perhaps even on a monthly basis. Details will be available on your order confirmation page. | 11/17/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | At-home, COVID, Free, Testing, Tests | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Washington Indian Behavioral Health HUB |
1-866-491-1683 Serving Native American & Alaska Native Communities throughout the state of Washington to access culturally appropriate behavioral health resources. How We Help… Help with accessing treatment beds (voluntary or involuntary) Coordinate care after a person has been discharged from a facility (emergency room, outpatient treatment, psychiatric hospital, and more) Provide culturally appropriate resources and assist with overcoming barriers Follow up with the person over the next two weeks Collect individual feedback on cultural sensitivity of facilities and programs Provide behavioral health resources Support navigation of Joel’s Law: when a designated crisis responder has decided a family member does not meet the criteria to be in involuntary treatment, but the family feels their loved one would benefit from it. | 11/17/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | |||||||
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline |
Call, text, or chat 988 to be connected to the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365. The ten-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL), 1-800-273-TALK (8255), is still active along with 988. Contact 988 if you are having: Thoughts of suicide Services are available in Spanish, along with interpretation services in over 250 languages. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, and TTY users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 1-800-273-8255. If you are a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, dial 988 and press 1 to be connected to the Veterans Crisis Line. The Veterans Crisis Line serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to call. The Native and Strong Lifeline is the first program of its kind in the nation dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people. Operated by Volunteers of America Western Washington, this line is available for people who call 988 and choose option 4. It is specifically for Washington’s American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Calls are answered by Native crisis counselors who are tribal members and descendants closely tied to their communities. Native and Strong Lifeline counselors are fully trained in crisis intervention and support, with special emphasis on cultural and traditional practices related to healing. | 11/17/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | |||||||
The People’s Harm Reduction Alliance – Get Naloxone Delivered for Free |
http://phra.org/mail-order-naloxone
| 11/01/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | |||||||
Smoke Map for US and Canada – with forecasts |
This interactive map gives views of current fires in the US and Canada, shows the location and direction of the smoke from those fires, and provides a 48hour visual forecast. | 10/20/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources weather-flood-resources | |||||||
Washington State Dept. of Ecology Air Monitoring Network – Interactive Map | 10/18/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | disaster-resources health-covid-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||||
Whatcom County Health Dept. Wildfire Smoke Information |
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3308/Wildfire-Smoke Smoke from fires can be dangerous for everyone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take both before and during smoky days to protect your health.
| 10/18/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | disaster-resources health-covid-resources weather-flood-resources | |||||||
NW Clean Air | https://nwcleanairwa.gov/air-quality-center/ Get updates and information about the air quality in northwest Washington. Our agency operates real-time ambient air quality monitors in seven locations in our jurisdiction. Most of these air quality monitors keep track of air pollution in populated areas. Others – like the monitor near Lynden – measure regional background air quality. | 10/18/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources weather-flood-resources | |||||||
Veterans’ Assistance Fund |
https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3301/Veterans-Program 360-778-6050 If you’re a Whatcom County veteran, we can help you or your family access local, state, and federal benefits and services. You can receive assistance through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for: Health care Compensation and Pension Housing and Home Loans Employment Education Childcare | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Employment Resources, Financial Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Assistance, Burial, Compensation, Disaster Recovery, Financial, Health, Housing, Legal, Money, Pension, Transportation | disaster-resources education-resources employment-resources financial-resources health-covid-resources housing-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Blaine Community Assistance Program (CAP) | Blaine CAP Website: https://blainecap.org/ | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Food Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Birch Bay, Blaine, Clothing, Crisis, Custer, Food, Point Roberts, Resources, Social Services, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources food-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Secure Medicine Return |
What should you do with your expired or unwanted medicine? Medicines help treat diseases, manage chronic conditions, and improve health and well-being for millions of Americans. It is important that patients take their medicines as prescribed by their health care provider. However, if you have expired or unwanted medicines, proper disposal is important and easy. Return kiosks have been installed at convenient drop-off locations throughout Whatcom County. To find your closest drop-off location, visit https://med-project.org/locations/washington/#locations If you can’t get to a drop-off location, you can pick up a free mailer to return your medications. Mailers are available at most libraries in Whatcom County or by requesting one from MED-Project. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Disposal, Meds | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) |
NAMI Washington 800-950-6264 NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Mental Health | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) |
800-584-3578 To access this service, call the VOA Crisis Response Services (the Care Crisis Line) at 1-800-584-3578 24/7 – 365 days-a-year to speak with a mental health professional who will assess the situation, make appropriate referrals, and/or dispatch the MCOT community based outreach team. The Mobile Crisis Outreach Team (MCOT) is a community-based outreach team with the ability to respond to and provide crisis services in the community (e.g., homes, schools, shelters). The Team serves adults, adolescents, and children who are experiencing a behavioral health (mental health and/or substance use) crisis regardless of their funding source. MCOT offers short term crisis intervention and prevention services utilizing strength-based, solution-focused, culturally competent, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented interventions. What services do we offer? | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources | |||||||
Whatcom Community Detox | 2026 Division Street Services: | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources | |||||||
Crisis Care Line (Volunteers of America, Regional hotline) | 1-800-584-3578 Whether you had a bad day, or just need a non-judgmental ear to listen, we are here for you, no matter what you want to talk about. Our highly-skilled and compassionate staff are here to help. If you are in a state of distress, reach out today. Our crisis services are available 24/7 by phone and via chat. Call 1-800-584-3578 or visit www.imhurting.org. Our support is free, confidential, and always available. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Mental Health | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Homeless Outreach Team | 360-312-3717 Connecting persons experiencing homelessness with services and supporting community members in working through issues surrounding homelessness. Monday to Friday, 7AM – 5:30PM. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Housing Resources | disaster-resources emergency-resources housing-resources | |||||||
Whatcom County Crisis Stabilization Center |
1-800-584-3578 The Whatcom County Triage Center (WCTC) provides services to adults who are experiencing a mental health crisis, or who are in need of withdrawal management services, and helps them restore and stabilize their health. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Detox, Drug Use | disaster-resources emergency-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Economic Relief for Homeless Service Workers |
https://www.homelessworkerstipend.com/ (855) 582-3973 The Homeless Service Worker Stipend Program offers economic relief for homeless service workers up to $4,000. Who is eligible for the homeless service workers stipend? | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Housing Resources | disaster-resources financial-resources housing-resources | |||||||
FLARE classes with the Opportunity Council |
https://www.oppco.org/flare-registration/ FLARE is a FREE series of seven consecutive classes designed to increase adults’ knowledge on money habits, saving strategies, budget skills, credit, and landlord/tenant law. Tuesdays, October 11-November 22, 2022 from 5:30-7:45. In-person at Opportunity Council, 625 Cornwall Ave. Dinner will be served. We are unable to provide childcare. Contact Yarrow Greer at (360) 734-5121 ext. 1223 with any questions. | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources, Housing Resources | disaster-resources education-resources financial-resources housing-resources | |||||||
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Student Debt Relief Plan Explained | https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/one-time-cancellation On Aug. 24, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration announced a Student Debt Relief Plan that includes one-time student loan debt relief targeted to low- and middle-income families. The U.S. Department of Education (ED) will provide up to $20,000 in debt relief to Federal Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 in debt relief to non-Pell Grant recipients. Borrowers with loans held by ED are eligible for this relief if their individual income is less than $125,000 (or $250,000 for households). More information available here. | 09/21/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources | disaster-resources education-resources financial-resources | |||||||
Futures Northwest | https://www.futuresnw.org/ | 09/21/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources | disaster-resources education-resources financial-resources | |||||||
Emergency Shelter Options for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness | Link: https://cob.org/services/housing/homeless/shelter-resources Emergency Shelters and Day Centers | 09/07/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Housing Resources | Cold, Emergency, Freezing, Homeless, shelter, Snow, Volunteer, Warming Station, weather, Wind | disaster-resources emergency-resources housing-resources | ||||||
Sustainable Connections Flood Relief Resources for Farms and Farmers | Sustainable Connections list of opportunities to donate, as well as help available for farms and farmers If a farm needs flood emergency or recovery assistance, they should contact Whatcom Emergency Management at 360-676-6681. | 09/07/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Donate, Farm, Food, Meals, Money, Relief | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
North Sound ACH Care Coordination Referral |
North Sound ACH Care Coordination Referral Form: https://northsoundach.org/referral/ North Sound ACH currently works with clinical and community organizations across five counties – Island, San Juan, Snohomish, Skagit and Whatcom. We partner across the state with other ACH regions, working to make Washington a place working to make the state a welcoming place for all. Care Coordination Agencies: Call, email, or use submission form to indicate areas of need and North Sound ACH staff will connect you to the appropriate resource(s). Examples of resources include: | 09/07/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Food, Health, Housing | disaster-resources emergency-resources financial-resources health-covid-resources housing-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Rental assistance with the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA) | (360) 676-6887 The Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8) is a rent subsidy program funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and administered by the Bellingham Housing Authority (BHA). This voucher based program is designed to assist lower income families, disabled individuals, and the elderly to find well-maintained housing in the private market in a location of their choosing, at a price they can afford. Households generally pay private landlords no more than 40% of their income for rent and utilities. The household must agree to abide by rules and regulations in order to remain in compliance with the program and keep their rental assistance. Bellingham Housing Authority pays directly to the landlord the remainder of the rent over the resident’s portion, subject to Fair Market Rate caps. All subsidized units must meet HUD’s basic Housing Quality Standards (HQS) and are inspected regularly. | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Housing Resources | disaster-resources housing-resources | |||||||
Recovering or Replacing Personal Documents |
DisasterAssistance.gov resources: https://www.disasterassistance.gov/information/moving-forward/your-official-documents | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Legal Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Damaged, Disaster Recovery, Documents, Lost, Paperwork, Replace | disaster-resources emergency-resources legal-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
COVID-19 Funeral Assistance – FEMA | Website: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020. Call this dedicated, toll-free phone number to complete your COVID-19 Funeral Assistance application with a FEMA representative. Multilingual services are available: Hours of Operation: | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Financial Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | COVID, Death, Money | disaster-resources financial-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Individual and Small Business Assistance from Washington Emergency Management Division Human Services Program | Website: https://mil.wa.gov/for-individuals-households-businesses#Individual The Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program: SBA disaster loans are available even without a Presidential Disaster Declaration and are a great tool to provide low-interest loans to individuals, families, businesses and organizations that suffer physical or economic loss due to a disaster or other disruption. For more information, please click here. For more information, please click here. Limited English Proficiency Program: The LEP program supports language accessibility for individuals, families and businesses by working with state and local governments and community organizations to promote preparedness activities in communities around the state. For more information, please click here. Disaster Resilience, Recovery and Restoration: Disaster Recovery includes both pre-disaster recovery planning and post-disaster recovery to re-envision and restore a community. Technical assistance and information is available for local governments, special districts, and organizations. Please click here for more information. Individual Assistance, SBA, other Human Services Programs Limited English Proficiency Program | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cash, Counseling, Disaster Recovery, Loans, Money, Support, Training | disaster-resources emergency-resources financial-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
DSHS Emergency Programs Application for Benefits | Website: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/node/62 | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Food Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources, Housing Resources, Legal Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Food, Health, Money, Relief, Services | disaster-resources emergency-resources food-resources health-covid-resources housing-resources legal-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
DSHS Disaster Cash Assistance Program | Washington Department of Social and Health Services Disaster Cash Assistance Program 4101 Meridian St., Bellingham, 98226 Cash program activated due to natural disasters or other specified states of emergency declared by the Governor. It is available to families or individuals without children who face an emergency and don’t have the money to meet their basic needs. | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Assistance, Disaster Recovery, Food, Money, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources financial-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
American Red Cross Disaster Relief and Recovery Services | Northwest Region Disaster Relief and Recovery Website: https://www.redcross.org/local/washington/get-help.html | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Financial Resources, Housing Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Relief, Rescue, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources financial-resources housing-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) | https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service U.S. Department of Education If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. | 06/17/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Financial Resources | disaster-resources education-resources financial-resources | |||||||
Foothills Food Bank | Foothills Foodbank Website: https://foothillsfoodbank.org/ | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Food Resources | East County, Food, Food Bank, Foothills, Kendall, Maple Falls, Resources | disaster-resources food-resources | ||||||
Miracle Food Network (MFN) | MFN Website: http://www.miraclefoodnetwork.org/ Miracle Food Network is a non-profit organization that attacks the war on hunger by optimizing its resources and empowering individuals. | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Food Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Birch Bay, Blaine, Disaster Recovery, Donate, Ferndale, Flood, Food, Lynden, Maple Falls, Skagit County, Sumas | disaster-resources food-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Goodwill job training and education programs |
https://evergreengoodwill.org/job-training-and-education (360) 738-0483 Goodwill offers job training and education programs to people in the community, as well as help finding a job. All completely free. | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Education Resources, Employment Resources | disaster-resources education-resources employment-resources | |||||||
Whatcom County Government News Updates |
Whatcom County Government Website (with News Flash (News and Updates): https://www.whatcomcounty.us/ Swift Creek and Sumas River Flooding and Asbestos Fact Sheet (Download PDF) | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Asbestos, Closures, FEMA, Flood, instructions, Resilience Fund, Roads, Safety, shelter, Swift Creek, Updates | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Radio: KGMI 790 AM |
Local News: https://kgmi.com/news/sections/local/ Weather: https://kgmi.com/weather/ School and Event Closures: https://kgmi.com/closings/ Studio Line: 360-676-KGMI (5464) | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Closure, Local, News, Radio, School, Updates, weather | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Govt. Weather, Flooding, River Conditions & Road Closures |
Weather Forecasts and Current River Conditions: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/666/Forecasts-Current-River-Conditions | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Closures, County, Roads, Updates | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom News |
Whatcom News Website: https://whatcom-news.com/ | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | News, Updates | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom Breaking News |
Whatcom Breaking News Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WhatcomNewsAlert/ | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | News, Updates | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) |
FEMA Website: https://www.fema.gov/ | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Information, News | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Weather (Randy Small) | Lynden resident and amateur weather chaser Randy Small provides detailed weather analysis, live video drive throughs and other resources. | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cold, Freezing, News, Roads, Snow, Traffic, Updates, weather, Wind | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Facebook Page: NOOKSACK RIVER FLOOD Disaster November 2021 | Public Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/495680071479063 | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cleanup, Disaster Recovery, Everson, Flood, Food, Nooksack, Rescue, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service (Map) | Interactive map from the National Weather Service with real time data from flood gauges around the state. Select ‘Nooksack River’ from the Waterway Menus, then choose a specific area or tributary for more information. | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Current, Flood Gauge, Forecast, Information, Map, Real Time, weather | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
WA Alert & Warning Notifications for Extreme Weather events |
The Washington State Emergency Management Division offers various local options for you to be quickly alerted to floods, wildfires, and more. | 06/09/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Alert, Earthquake, Emergency, Flood, Tsunami, Volcano, Wildfire | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Northwest Youth Services |
Northwest Youth Services is a non-profit organization serving young people ages 13-24 experiencing homelessness in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. We support youth in identifying goals and building the skills necessary to reach their own sense of stability. Northwest Youth Services offers housing, street outreach, help finding a job or enrolling in school, connection to mental health services, support for LGBTQ youth, restorative justice for juvenile respondents, and referrals to other services in the community. | 05/20/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources | Kids, Teen | disaster-resources emergency-resources | ||||||
Get Ready For An Emergency | https://doh.wa.gov/emergencies/be-prepared-be-safe/get-ready
Washington State Department of Health offers practical advice to ensure you are prepared. | 05/05/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources | Disaster Preparation | disaster-resources emergency-resources | ||||||
CLEAR Hotline | https://nwjustice.org/clear-hotline CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral) is a toll-free legal hotline for people with low incomes. Outside of King County, call the CLEAR Hotline at 1-888-201-1014 weekdays between 9:15 am – 12:15 pm. In King County call 2-1-1. 2 1 1 is open weekdays 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. 2 1 1 will identify and refer you to the appropriate legal aid provider. Seniors (age 60 and over) can also call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111 (statewide) Facing Eviction? Call 1-855-657-8387 Facing Foreclosure? Call 1-800-606-4819 Deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired callers can call CLEAR or 2 1 1 (or toll-free 1-877-211-9274) using the relay service of their choice. 2 1 1 and CLEAR will provide interpreters. | 05/05/2022 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
CPR Training – American Red Cross | https://www.redcross.org/local/washington/take-a-class/cpr After successfully completing your CPR training in Washington your certification will be good for two years. In order to help you maintain your certification, we offer abbreviated CPR and first aid renewal classes not only allow you to stay up to date on the latest techniques, but once complete they allow you to extend your certification by two additional years. | 05/05/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources | First Aid, Training | disaster-resources emergency-resources | ||||||
Dementia Legal Planning | https://www.probonocouncil.org/dementia-legal-planning If you are a Washington State resident and need help navigating the completion of dementia legal documents, you may be able to connect with a legal professional who will guide you through them. Attorneys can help talk through:
This program serves those who are 60 and over, people living with dementia of any age, or those under 60 with a family history of dementia. | 05/05/2022 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | Power of Attorney, Pro Bono | disaster-resources legal-resources | ||||||
Whatcom Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program | http://www.whatcomready.org/cert/ The Whatcom CERT program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area, and trains them in basic disaster response skills. CERT members are prepared to safely and efficiently assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. | 05/05/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources | hazards, prepare, response | disaster-resources emergency-resources | ||||||
Whatcom Small Business Recovery Grants |
Grants up to $5,000. Applications must be submitted by May 3, 2022. General Timeline:• April 15th – May 3rd, 11:59 PM: Portal for applications is open. | 04/21/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Financial, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Northwest Justice Project | https://nwjustice.org/home Northwest Justice Project (NJP) provides free legal assistance to address fundamental human needs such as housing, family safety, income security, health care, education, and more. Our work challenges structural and racial inequities to promote the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities across Washington State. Learn about NJP’s racial justice commitments. | 04/08/2022 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
Washington LawHelp | https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/ Self-help resources for many legal topics: | 04/08/2022 | Community Resources, Legal Resources | disaster-resources legal-resources | |||||||
COVID-19 Community Levels by County from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/covid-by-county.html | 02/28/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | COVID, Skagit County, Whatcom County | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County COVID-19 Information | https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3329/Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19 https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3388/COVID-19-Testing https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3530/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information | 01/19/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Exposure, Government, Information, News, Symptoms, Testing, Travel | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Scheduling your COVID-19 vaccination or booster | Website: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/ Everyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID-19 vaccines in the United States. Information is available about which vaccine or booster you should get. | 01/19/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Appointment, Johnson & Johnson, Locations, Moderna, Pfizer | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
CDC: What to do if you have COVID-19 | Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html If you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow these steps to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community. This resource from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers current quarantine guidelines, symptom monitoring, how to keep others safe, and when to seek emergency medical attention. | 01/19/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Breathing, Confusion, Cough, Fever, Isolation, Quarantine, Symptoms | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
TestDirectly: Drive-Through SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) PCR Testing | Website: https://www.testdirectly.com/patient/home Find and schedule community COVID testing near you. Testing costs are covered for individuals with symptoms or exposure to confirmed cases. Self-pay is available for Canadians and others with insurance outside the US at $180, with a 25% discount for payment at the time of service. Payment may be made with a credit card or debit card. | 01/19/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Drive in, drive through, Testing | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
ArriveCan form to Enter Canada |
Mandatory form for returning to or visiting Canada. Also has information on travel restrictions and any other requirements for crossing the border. You must use ArriveCAN to provide mandatory travel information before and after your entry into Canada. It only takes minutes to help keep each other safe. Who needs to use ArriveCANAll travellers, with limited exceptions, whether entering Canada by air, land, rail or marine vessel, must use ArriveCAN unless you’re exempt from this requirement due to an accessibility need. You’ll need to submit your information within 72 hours before your arrival to Canada. Available for iOS, Android and web. | 01/19/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | Canada, Travel | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests from US Postal Service (USPS) | Website: https://special.usps.com/testkits Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Limit of one order per residential address | 01/18/2022 | Community Resources, Health & COVID 19 Resources | COVID, test | disaster-resources health-covid-resources | ||||||
Point Roberts Emergency Preparedness (PREP) | PREP Website: http://www.prepgroup.org/ | 12/26/2021 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Emergency Services, Information, Point Roberts, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
FEMA Disaster Recovery Assistance | https://www.disasterassistance.gov/ | 12/26/2021 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Emergency Services, FEMA, Flood Damage, Government, Support | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office | Website: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/200/Sheriff Please report any flood-damaged property as soon as possible to our Division of Emergency Management at (360) 788-5311. More cases reported increases the likelihood that Whatcom County will meet thresholds for state and federal assistance. | 12/26/2021 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Emergency Services, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Report | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom County Flooding Call Center | (360) 788-5303 | 12/26/2021 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Call Center, Cleanup, Flood, Flood Damage, Food, Help, Phone, Roads, Sandbag, shelter | disaster-resources emergency-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Disaster Cash Assistance Program – Severe Weather | Website: https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/ This emergency cash assistance program is available to people who are not eligible for other cash assistance programs. Unlike Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, people without children and who are not pregnant may be eligible as well as families who meet the income and resource limits of the program listed in the tables below. This cash assistance is available to Washington residents regardless of citizenship status and does not require applicants to provide a Social Security number. | 12/02/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Assistance, Cash, DCAP, Financial, Flood, Money | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom Strong | Website: https://www.whatcomstrong.com/ | 12/02/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Donate, Everson, Flood, Flood Damage, Help, News, Nooksack, Report, shelter, Sumas, Updates, Volunteer | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Lummi Nation Communications (Facebook) | Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lummicommunications | 11/28/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Information, Lummi Nation, News, Updates | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Nooksack Indian Tribe Communications (Facebook) | Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NooksackIndianTribe | 11/28/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Information, News, Nooksack Tribe, Updates | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
WWU Small Business Center Flood Relief Resources for Businesses | Website: https://sbdc.wwu.edu/flood-relief-resources-businesses | 11/28/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Assistance, Disaster Recovery, Federal, News, Small Business, State | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Opportunity Council | Opportunity Council Website: https://www.oppco.org/ | 11/20/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Children, Employment, Food, Housing, Money, Rental, Social Services | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom Asset Building Coalition (ABC) | Whatcom ABC Website: https://www.whatcomabc.org/ | 11/19/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Employment, Flood, Food, Health, Housing, Relief, Resources | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
National Heritage Responders | Website: https://www.culturalheritage.org/resources/emergencies/national-heritage-responders Cultural institutions, if your collections have been affected by an emergency, contact: 202.661.8068 | 11/19/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Damage, Disaster Recovery, Flood, Restore | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Caring for Children in a Disaster | Website: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/index.html | 11/18/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Children, Disaster Preparation, Disaster Recovery, Emotional Health, Mental Health, Safety | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
National Child Traumatic Stress Network | Website: https://www.nctsn.org/what-is-child-trauma/trauma-types/disasters | 11/18/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Children, Disaster Recovery, Families, Health, Mental Health, Safety, Trauma | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Disaster Technical Assistance Center | Website https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac DTAC offers several tip sheets and other resources to help first responders and survivors after disasters and traumatic events. Spanish and Punjabi versions are also offered, when available: https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-behavioral-health-resources | 11/18/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Counseling, Crisis, Disaster Recovery, Emotional Health, First Responders, Mental Health, Planning, Professionals, Survivors, Training | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
FloodSmart.gov (FEMA) How to Document Damage and Start Cleanup | How to Document Damage and Start Cleanup: https://www.floodsmart.gov/document-damage-and-start-clean | 11/18/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cleanup, Damage, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Health, Mold, Repair, Safety | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Washington State Dept. of Health – Flood Cleanup | Washington State Dept. of Health Flood Cleanup Tips https://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/BePreparedBeSafe/Floods/Cleanup | 11/18/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cleanup, Disaster Recovery, Health, Safety | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
CDC: Reentering Your Flooded Home | Advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on returning to a flooded home after a natural disaster. | 11/17/2021 | Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Health, Housing, Safety | weather-flood-resources disaster-resources | ||||||
CDC: Clean Up Safely After a Disaster | Advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on safe cleanup after a disaster, including sanitation advice and dealing with mold | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cleanup, Disaster Recovery, Health, Mold, Safety | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance | Information from the Small Business Administration on low-interest disaster relief loans | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Disaster Recovery, Loans, Money, Relief | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Christ the King Church |
Christ the King Church Website: https://www.ctk.church/ Bellingham Blaine Downtown Bellingham Ferndale North Bay Sudden Valley | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | shelter | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Point Roberts Now | Point Roberts Now Website: https://pointrobertsnow.com/ | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Emergency Services, Information, News, Point Roberts | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
City of Lynden | City of Lynden Website: https://www.lyndenwa.org/ | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | City, Information, Lynden, News, Resources | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
City of Blaine | City of Blaine Website: https://www.ci.blaine.wa.us/ | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Blaine, City, Information, News, Services | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
City of Ferndale | City of Ferndale Website: https://www.cityofferndale.org/ | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | City, Ferndale, Information, Local News, Service, Support | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Sumas Police Department | Sumas Police Department Website: https://www.cityofsumas.com/sumas-police-department/ | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Sumas | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Lynden Tribune | Newspaper serving Lynden and North County | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | East County, Information, Lynden, News | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
The Northern Light | Newspaper serving Blaine and Birch Bay | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Birch Bay, Blaine, Information, News | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Bellingham Herald | Bellingham Herald Website: https://www.bellinghamherald.com/ | 11/17/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Information, News | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
City of Everson | City of Everson Webpage: https://www.ci.everson.wa.us/ | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Everson, Government, Information, Local, News, Resources | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
City of Sumas | City of Sumas Website: https://www.cityofsumas.com/ | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Government, Local, News, Resources, Sumas | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Mold Cleanup in Your Home |
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) article about mold cleanup: https://www.epa.gov/mold/mold-cleanup-your-home | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cleanup, Disaster Recovery, Health, Mold | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Flood Damage Cleanup |
FloodSafety.com article about flood damage cleanup: https://www.floodsafety.com/national/property/cleanup/ | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Cleanup, Damage, Disaster Recovery, Property | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Point Roberts Fire Department |
Point Roberts Fire Department (Fire District 5) Website: https://wcfd5.com/ Whatcom County Fire District 52030 Benson Road | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Fire, Rescue, shelter | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Blaine Chamber of Commerce |
Blaine Chamber of Commerce Website: https://www.blainechamber.com/ | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | City, Information, News | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Lynden Chamber of Commerce |
Lynden Chamber of Commerce Website: https://www.lynden.org/ | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | City, Information, News | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Ferndale Chamber of Commerce |
Ferndale Chamber of Commerce Website: https://ferndale-chamber.com/ | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | City, Information, News | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Everson Police Department |
Everson Police Dept. Website: https://www.ci.everson.wa.us/departments/police_department/index.php | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Information, Law Enforcement, Public Safety, Safety | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources | ||||||
Whatcom Community Foundation Resilience Fund |
Whatcom Community Foundation (WCF) Website: https://whatcomcf.org/ Whatcom Center for Philanthropy | 11/16/2021 | Community Resources, Weather & Flood Resources | Donate, Funding, Give, Philanthropy, Resilience Fund, Support, WCF, Whatcom Community Foundation | disaster-resources weather-flood-resources |