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EVACUATION NOTICE

EVACUATION NOTICE

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Ferndale is STRONGLY encouraging and requesting the voluntary evacuation of all residents and businesses in the area south of Main Street between 4th Avenue and the Nooksack River, effective immediately.  The Nooksack River has not yet reached its crest, and the potential exists for the river to breach the existing levee.  Residents and businesses are encouraged to secure and then evacuate their properties; the City will inform the public when it is safe to return.  All residents outside of the voluntary evacuation area are requested to avoid any unnecessary trips and to stay off the roadways, in order for emergency and first responders to effectively respond to the emergency.

Evacuees should exit to the north and Main Street to leave the area.  Temporary shelter is now available at the Ferndale High School cafeteria, which can be accessed off Golden Eagle Drive or Shuksan Drive from Vista Drive or Washington Street.  More to come on more shelter options as information becomes available.  For questions, please call Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4006.

November 16, 2021

Now Accepting Applications for City Council Vacancy

Front Row: Councilmembers Paul Shuey, Herb Porter, Kate Bishop and Ramon Llanos. Back Row: Councilmembers Ryan O’Larey, Erin Gunter, Mayor Greg Hansen and Councilmember Ali Hawkinson

Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy on the Ferndale City Council due to the resignation of Councilmember Ramon Llanos.

The vacant seat will be on the November 2021 ballot as a new 4-year term; therefore, the appointed Councilmember will serve only until the November 2021 election is certified, at which point the candidate who prevails in the election will take office and serve for the rest of 2021.

Applicants should plan to attend the January 4, 2021 regular City Council meeting, during which they will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and be briefly interviewed by current Councilmembers. The selected applicant will be sworn in that evening and will begin to serve immediately. For instructions and an application packet, please click here. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 7.

December 1, 2020

Now Hiring – Utility Worker

The City is now hiring a Utility Worker.

The Utility Worker serves as member the City’s public works crew and performs a wide variety of jobs involving heavy equipment operation and maintenance for water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, streets, parks, city property and building maintenance, development inspections, meter reading and repair, and vehicle and equipment repair.  The utility worker also responds to emergencies and helps respond to complaints, questions, or other matters. A valid Washington Driver’s License with CDL Class A with air brakes is required for this position.

To apply, follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofferndale

June 13, 2025

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Friday, June 13th, 2025

The intersection of Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson will be CLOSED to all through traffic on Friday, June 13, 2025

Drivers should plan to detour around the closed intersection of Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson Avenue on Friday, June 13th, as this area will be CLOSED TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC.  The closure is in effect from 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM for utility work.  A detour for the Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson intersection closure will be in place. Drivers should follow the detour signs during this portion of the closure. Residents in and near the work zone will have access in and out of their homes.  The intersection closure is in addition to the ongoing closure of Ferndale Terrace between Vista Drive and Hendrickson Avenue while the City completes work to reconstruct the roadway.

This traffic revision is for work associated with the Ferndale Terrace Improvement Project.

June 11, 2025

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Friday, June 6th, 2025

The intersection of Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson will be CLOSED to all through traffic on Friday, June 6, 2025.

Drivers should plan to detour around the closed intersection of Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson Avenue on Friday, June 6th, as this area will be CLOSED TO ALL THROUGH TRAFFIC.  The closure is in effect from 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM for utility work.  A detour for the Ferndale Terrace and Hendrickson intersection closure will be in place. Drivers should follow the detour signs during this portion of the closure. Residents in and near the work zone will have access in and out of their homes.  The intersection closure is in addition to the ongoing closure of Ferndale Terrace between Vista Drive and Hendrickson Avenue while the City completes work to reconstruct the roadway.

This traffic revision is for work associated with the Ferndale Terrace Improvement Project.

June 5, 2025

Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Monday, June 2nd – Wednesday, June 4th

Portal Way – Between McKinley St and Kaas Rd

Drivers should expect delays as traffic is reduced to single lane alternating traffic on Portal Way, between McKinley St and Kaas Rd. The traffic revision is in effect Monday, June 2nd through Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. The traffic revision is in effect each day from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Flaggers will be onsite to direct traffic. Work is expected to last three days as the contractor completes frontage work.

This work is associated with a private development project.

May 30, 2025