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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 | |||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | |||||||
Whatcom Community Detox | 2026 Division Street Services: | 10/13/2022 | Community Resources, Emergency & Disaster Resources, Health & COVID 19 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 | ||||||
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 | |||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 | ||||||
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 |