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City Solicits Feedback on Stormwater Management Plan

The City of Ferndale updates the Stormwater Management Plan as a response to specific special conditions within the “Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit” that authorizes the City of Ferndale to discharge stormwater to the waters of the State of Washington.

Per the Permit, this program summary will be updated each year and will be available to the public. Participation and comments are welcome and may be directed to City of Ferndale Stormwater staff stormwater@cityofferndale.org. Comment period begins March 1st, 2020 and ends March 31, 2020.

The draft plan can be found by clicking here or on our “What is Stormwater” page.

March 11, 2020

Recognizing Billy Frank Jr. Day

Today, March 9th, is Billy Frank Jr. Day.

Billy Frank Jr. was a lifelong advocate for tribal treaty rights and our beautiful ecosystem. His work lead to the instrumental Boldt Decision, which protects the tribes’ right to fish and led to essential work protecting salmon habitat and treaty rights throughout the country. Today, on his birthday, we recognize his work and our enduring relationship with our local tribes, the Lummi Nation and the Nooksack Tribe.

Below is an illustrated interview with Billy Frank Jr. that talks about the connection between the Salmon and all the people who inhabit the pacific northwest.

March 9, 2020

March 11th Planning Commission Meeting CANCELLED

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Regular Meeting of the City of Ferndale Planning Commission, scheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 5694 Second Avenue, has been CANCELLED. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

March 3, 2020

Health Department Recommends Personal Prevention, Not Closures

WCHD RECOMMENDING PERSONAL PREVENTION, NOT CLOSURES

BELLINGHAM, WA – The Whatcom County Health Department (WCHD) is reminding Whatcom residents to take steps to protect their health and prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections. At this time, WCHD is not recommending other community-based strategies for infection control, such as school closures or canceling large public gatherings or events.
 
No cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Whatcom County as of Monday afternoon.
 
“We understand that people are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 in our region, and it’s likely that we will see more cases of COVID-19 in the days and weeks to come,” said Dr. Greg Stern, Whatcom County Health Officer. “We are urging community members to practice personal prevention steps such as washing hands frequently and staying home when sick. These actions help to not only keep individuals healthy, but are also important to help slow the spread of disease through our community.”
 
PERSONAL PREVENTION STEPS:
Everyone should take simple steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses:

  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Cough and sneeze into a bent elbow or tissue, then throw away the tissue.
  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Stay home when you or a family member is sick.
  • Clean and disinfect frequently used objects and surfaces.

People with mild symptoms should stay home and rest. People who are severely ill or at high risk for severe illness should stay home and call their health care provider.

Public health officials do not recommend healthy people wear masks to prevent respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. People who are sick should wear masks when they are seeking medical care. It is important that supplies of masks and other personal protective equipment remain available for health care providers who are evaluating and treating ill people. 

PLANNING AHEAD
COVID-19 is likely to continue to spread in Washington. Although school closures and other community-based actions to prevent transmission of COVID-19 are not currently recommended, community members can take steps now to prepare for the possible spread of COVID-19 locally by planning ahead for how to adjust work and home routines.

  • Plan for how you will care for kids or other loved ones at home. Talk about how you’ll arrange childcare if schools or childcare facilities are closed. When schools are closed, children should also avoid gathering together.
  • Discuss sick leave policies and telework options with your employer. If you need to stay home to care for kids or other loved ones, you may be able to work remotely.
  • Be ready to help neighbors and elders in your community. Plan for ways that you can help take care of people who are at greater risk for serious illness, like people with chronic health conditions or people over 65. Talk with your neighbors, and plan for ways you can help take care of one another, like dropping off groceries on their doorstep or taking turns with childcare.

For more information on novel coronavirus
This is an emerging outbreak with rapidly evolving information. Updates will be made as new information emerges on the DOH website and Whatcom County Health Department’s website. The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington state, how the virus is spread, and what to do if you have symptoms, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #. You can also follow DOH & Whatcom County on social media.

March 3, 2020