When weather emergencies and other significant incidents occur in Whatcom County, the Whatcom Unified Emergency Operations Center uses a system called AlertSense to send out important updates. AlertSense messages go directly to your phone or email. You can choose the types of alerts you want to receive, and opt into alerts for specific geographic areas.
Other local alerts
Radio stations
NOAA Emergency radio:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides an all-hazards alert system which can be accessed using a weather alert radio:
- Blaine, KAD 93 – 162.525
- Puget Sound, WWG 24 – 162.425
Local radio notifications:
The following local radio stations provide emergency notification services to the community:
- KBAI – AM 930
- KGMI – AM 790
- KISM – FM 92.9
- KPUG – AM 1170
ShakeAlert/Myshake app
ShakeAlert is an earthquake early warning system that sends out real-time warnings before impending ground shaking events. In Washington, you can sign up for these alerts by downloading the Myshake app on your mobile device. After signing up, alerts will be sent directly to your mobile device before impending earthquakes. Learn more about ShakeAlert from USGS.gov.
FEMA Emergency Alert System
FEMA provides a national warning service that works to allow emergency announcements to be made on a variety of platforms minutes after a disaster event. For more information on FEMA’s emergency alert system, visit fema.gov. FEMA also has information about the accessibility of alerts for people with special needs.
Television Alerts
Comcast cable television subscribers will receive state-wide emergency alerts when tuned in to any channel. For local emergency alerts, tune to BTV Bellingham.
