Staff and families, 

We are sharing the following message on behalf of the City of Ferndale as part of our ongoing partnership. Our goal is to help amplify their communication and ensure it reaches as many community members as possible.

FLOOD NOTICE :

PLEASE DISTRIBUTE AND SHARE INFORMATION AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR NEIGHBORS IN POTENTIALLY IMPACTED AREAS

 

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Ferndale is warning the public of potential moderate flooding that may impact the areas described below. Due to the unpredictable nature of floods and weather forecasts, the City strongly recommends that the public prepare for potential evacuations of the impacted areas described below.

Residents are advised to be vigilant of rising flood waters beginning Wednesday night, December 10th and continuing into Friday, December 12th. Additional flooding events are possible next week.

 

Potential areas most affected by projected flooding includes:

• That area south of Main Street between 4th Avenue and the Nooksack River.

• That area including the Whatcom Transit Authority Ferndale Station Facility, the Ferndale Food Bank, and the Pilot/McDonalds retail complex.

• 1580 Main Street, 1625 Main Street, and vicinity.

• That area south of Washington Street and east of 2nd Avenue, north and east of the BNSF railway.

 

Residents and businesses are encouraged to secure and then evacuate their properties if needed. Residents are requested to avoid any unnecessary trips and to stay off the roadways, in order for emergency and first responders to effectively respond to emergencies if they arise.

Temporary shelter will be made available if needed for households impacted by potential flooding. A safe space to sleep, hot food, and referrals to community resources will be provided at both locations.

West of I-5: Ferndale Severe Weather Shelter at the United Church of Ferndale (2034 Washington Street). Please contact (360) 380-2200 or visit: www.facebook.com/share/p/1Gy67mNwjG/?mibextid=wwXIfr 

East of I-5: Good News Fellowship (1252 Axton Road). Please contact Luke LeViere at (360) 510-5096 to access.

 

For questions, please call Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4006. For emergencies, please call 911. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates through local media sources, the City webpage at www.cityofferndale.org  and the City’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cityofferndale/