Bellingham, WA — Food bank home delivery is now available for individuals and families who can not afford to purchase food, and are unable to access food bank pick up sites. This program is a partnership between Whatcom Unified Command, the Opportunity Council and The Volunteer Center of Whatcom County. To qualify, individuals and households […]
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Whatcom Unified Command quarantine facility being readied
Isolation essential for those with symptoms of COVID-19 The top objectives for Whatcom Unified Command (WUC) are to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to provide for the most vulnerable members of the community. To that end, WUC is working to establish a facility for isolation and quarantine for those who cannot safely […]
BP Cherry Point refinery, Petrogas, other businesses donating for Whatcom Unified Command coordinated COVID-19 response
Bellingham, WA—As jurisdictions within Whatcom County have come together in a comprehensive, coordinated approach to mitigating the spread of COVID-19, so are caring citizens and area industries. BP Cherry Point refinery in Ferndale, which initially donated $60,000 for software and training to help launch Whatcom Unified Command (WUC), recently donated another $25,000 worth of essential […]
Whatcom Unified Command Response to Extension of Governor’s Order ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ Essential to Protect Community
This evening Governor Jay Inslee extended his “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order through May 4 in order to further slow the spread of COVID-19. Since the Governor announced his original order two weeks ago, Washington’s trend for infection is lower than other states, but still points to an expected 1000 deaths in this state. Gov. […]
Stay home, Stay healthy, Stay Strong Whatcom County
Way to go, Whatcom County! Every time you choose to stay home, you are doing your part to protect your neighbors, friends, and family. Staying home isn’t easy for everyone in Whatcom County. Staying home may mean we don’t get paid, we can’t go to school, or we can’t pay rent. Not all of us […]
Whatcom Unified Command’s Economic Task Force Tools and Resources for Local Businesses
Under Whatcom Unified Command’s direction, the Economic Impact Task Force, led by Don Goldberg, has compiled six tools/resources for local businesses to utilize so that our team and partners can begin to assess the extent of the economic impacts stemming from the COVID-19 outbreak. The first is a survey that was developed in partnership with […]