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Bellingham WA

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  WASHINGTON

7 / 10
Threat Score
Population
92000
Elevation
100
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Earthquake / Tsunami / Cascadia Earthquake
County FEMA Disasters
36
federally declared

Bellingham is a city in Whatcom WA with a population of 92,000. Primary hazards include earthquake / tsunami / cascadia earthquake. Residents should maintain emergency preparedness supplies and follow local emergency management guidance.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score7 / 10   High
Primary HazardEarthquake / Tsunami / Cascadia Earthquake
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X (Seismic High Risk)
County FEMA Declarations36
Last Major EventMount Baker Activity (2022)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (360) 778-8000
Evacuation RoutesI-5 North, SR-542 East, SR-9 South, US-2 East
Elevation100 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Whatcom County WA
Washington · Earthquake / Volcanic
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7/10
High Risk

// Recent Incidents

Colonial Pipeline Physical Security Attack Suspected Planning
20221119
High

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