Emergency Management
Emergencies are unplanned events that cause harm to individuals, property, and the environment. Public safety agencies in Bellingham (fire, police, medics, and public works) are staffed and equipped to respond rapidly and effectively to emergencies, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Disasters impact larger numbers of people over larger areas, with greater severity and with impacts that last longer than conventional emergencies. In a disaster, traditional 9-1-1 service and first responders such as fire, police, medics, and utility personnel will be working at full capacity and might need to prioritize their response objectives. The Bellingham Fire Department Office of Emergency Management works closely with the public and with neighboring jurisdictions to prepare for, respond to, and minimize the impacts of disaster in our community.
