This is a final courtesy reminder that water shutoffs will be happening this month. Please make sure your payment is made by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 21st to avoid any interruptions in services. Water shutoffs will happen on Tuesday, October 22nd. If your balance is $100.00 or less, your service will not be interrupted. If you have any questions, please contact the City’s Utilities Department by emailing utilitybilling@cityofferndale.org or calling (360) 384-4269 or (360) 685-2355.
Notice is hereby given that the City Council Committee meetings for Wednesday, October 16, 2024 are cancelled. The next regular meeting of the Ferndale City Council will be on Monday, October 21, 2024.
To view the meeting agenda, packet or attend the meeting please click here.
Updated 10/8 at 3:25 p.m.: Phones are back up and working. Thank you for your patience.
The City is aware of a connectivity issue that is impacting all City phones. We are working diligently to resolve the issue and the City will post an update as soon as the problem is fixed. Emergency services are still available by dialing 9-1-1. Thank you for your patience.
Joint Statement from Ferndale Police Department and Ferndale School District
(Ferndale, WA) — On October 3, 2024, the Ferndale School District, Ferndale Police Department, and local authorities responded to an anonymous report of a potential bomb threat at Ferndale High School. While swift action was taken immediately out of an abundance of caution, no credible threat has been identified at this time. All students and staff were safely evacuated, and law enforcement conducted a thorough investigation of the premises.
It is important to note that this incident may be related to a nationwide “swatting” effort. Swatting involves the false reporting of a serious emergency, such as a bomb threat, with the intent to cause disruption and fear. Until the investigation is complete, it remains unknown if today’s threat is connected to this nationwide “swatting” effort. The Ferndale School District, Ferndale Police Department, and City of Ferndale are closely monitoring the situation in cooperation with all agencies involved.
We want to reassure our community that the safety of our students and staff is always our top priority. Our teams responded quickly, and we will continue to work diligently to ensure a safe learning environment for everyone. Additional counselors will be available to any students or staff who may need support in the wake of this event.
We understand that these situations can cause concern and anxiety, and we appreciate the cooperation of our students, families, and staff. Your patience as we prioritize safety and fully investigate this incident is greatly appreciated.
If you have any further questions or need additional information, please contact the Ferndale School District or the City of Ferndale.
Contacts:
Communications & Community Relations Officer for the City of Ferndale: meganjuenemann@cityofferndale.org
Executive Director of Communications for the Ferndale School District: celina.rodriguez@ferndalesd.org
10/3/24
The City is aware of an ongoing evacuation at Ferndale High School and is working closely with the School District, Whatcom County Sheriff, and other partners. To allow proper evaluation from law enforcement, please refrain from coming to Campus. Golden Eagle Drive and Shuksan Drive have been closed to non-emergency personnel.
Expect longer commute times as Barrett Rd will be CLOSED to through traffic near 5440 Barrett Rd. (near the U-Haul Storage Units) on Thursday, October 3rd. Through traffic will detour via Main St, Smith Rd, and LaBounty Dr. Local traffic will be directed by flaggers. The closure is in effect from 7:00am to 7:00pm. The closure is expected to take one day.
This work is associated with a private development project.
