Whatcom County Flood Recovery Resources

Whatcom County flood resources and information for residents impacted by flooding events (November 2021 & December 2022)

Whatcom County Flood Resources

Shelter

Check here for the latest shelter information from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management Facebook Page
Check here for open Red Cross Shelters in our area

Road and Highway Closures

Whatcom County Road closures due to flooding are updated here
State highway roads and impacts are updated here

For your safety,

Do not attempt to drive across standing water or on roads that have been closed
Limit travel to essential trips only in flood impacted areas

Emergency and Non-Emergency Contacts

Information on reporting storm damage incurred during December 2022 from the extreme winter weather, including flooding, snow, ice, king tides, or wind can be found here.
Call 911 for flood-related emergencies. Do not call 911 for non-emergencies
For non-emergency questions, call Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management at (360) 676-6681
To report non-emergency road impacts, call Whatcom County Public Works at (360) 778-6400
Sandbag Requests – during flood emergencies only, call Whatcom County Public Works at (360) 778-6400, press 2

Recovery Resources

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management Facebook page provides latest relief and recovery updates.
Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group – November 2021 Flood: Providing coordination and recovery services to individuals, families, businesses and communities that were adversely affected by the severe Whatcom County flooding and mudslides that occurred in November 2021.
North Sound ACH Community HUB: request assistance Online, over the phone, and through email. North Sound ACH staff will gather intake information and what assistance is needed, and will connect clients to the appropriate resource to fulfill their needs. Examples of resources include:
- Distributing food kits, care kits, and rapid test kits
- Connecting to navigators in multiple languages throughout the North Sound
North Sound Listens: North Sound Listens is designed to help people deal with stresses from the flooding and its aftermath, and to build recovery. This includes providing someone to talk to, groups to help work through the stress together, resources to self-manage, and connection to resources. (360) 935-0105, NorthSoundListens@NorthSoundACH.org
FloodSmart.Gov: the National FloodInsurance Program (NFIP) offers a variety of resources to help you protect the life you’ve built and recover more quickly after a flood.
Free Legal Assistance Available for November 2021 Washington Survivors of Flooding and Mudslides:
A legal hotline is now available for survivors of the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides in Clallam, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties and the Lummi Nation, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Quileute Tribe. Disaster survivors facing legal issues related to the severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides may call the hotline at 509-557-0301. Callers may also leave a message.
How to Appeal a FEMA Decision

How To Help

The most effective way to support the community members affected by flooding is by donating through Whatcom Community Foundation’s Resilience Fund. To contribute, click here.