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Street Closures and Severe Weather
Weather Related Warnings and Road Closure Notification Postings:
LaBounty Road Closed
The roadway surface is failing, and has been closed to all but local access traffic. The closure period is undetermined at this time, but the City is working to develop a project to repair the roadway so that it can be reopened. Questions regarding the closure can be directed to the Public Works Department at (360) 384-4006.
Prepare your family and home for a natural disaster
Whatcom County and its residents are subject to many disasters including floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, winter storms, HAZMAT incidences and power outages. If a disaster occurs, emergency services and government agencies may not be able to respond immediately to your needs. Being prepared can reduce fear, anxiety, and losses that accompany disasters. History has shown repeatedly that people who prepare experience less disruption when emergencies occur and are more likely to resume their lives more quickly than those who do not prepare.
Please read the Home Preparedness brochure and share it with your loved ones.
Second Avenue - Notice of Road Closures, Traffic Revisions, and Possible Delays
Date/Duration: Construction activity will commence on Monday, September 14, 2009, and is anticipated to continue through Summer/Fall of 2010. The estimated duration of the project is expected to be 10-11 months. The actual duration will fluctuate depending on impacts caused by inclement weather and requirements associated with the timing of planting landscape and mitigation vegetation.
Please be advised that construction on the Second Avenue Extension Project will begin on Monday, September 14, 2009. During the course of construction, portions of Second Avenue, between Vista Drive and Eaton Street will be closed to all through traffic. Detours will be established to direct traffic to alternate routes. Motorists are encouraged to utilize alternate routes during construction, as road and lane closures will most likely cause delays. Construction is anticipated to occur through late summer/early fall of 2010.
Notice of Road Closure - Second Avenue
Date/Duration: Thursday, September 17th to Friday, October 9th, 2009
Useful and Informative Links:
National Weather Service Up to the minute storm and flood warnings can be viewed directly from this site.
National Weather Service River Forecast Center for the Northwest. This site contains current information on river levels and flood forecasts for rivers within Washington, Oregon, Idaho and parts of BC, Canada. Or view the hydrograph for the Nooksack River at Ferndale's river gauge.
Puget Sound Energy Report downed lines or power outages. Puget Sound Energy provides information on winter energy conservation, customers can look up account information, and much more.
TADD This informative site maintained by the National Weather Service (NOAA) warns people of the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters.
United States Geological Survey Nooksack River basin data. This site contains current information on river levels at various stations along the Nooksack River.
Whatcom County Emergency Management Whatcom County posts the latest information regarding flooding and severe weather affecting County residents.
City of Ferndale's Sandbag Policy and Procedure. Lists City's established procedures for the issuance of sandbags in response to flooding emergencies.
Information on this page has been provided by the
City of Ferndale
Public Works Department
PO Box 936
2095 Main Street
Ferndale, WA 98248
Phone: (360) 384-4006
Fax: (360) 384-5189
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