emergency management
What’s known, not known about Aleutian Isle recovery
September 15, 2022
San Juan County Emergency Management
An update on the sunken vessel Aleutian Isle off the west coast of San Juan Island details the extreme hazards involved in recovering the boat.
photo: Matt Benoit © 2021
Prepared for the worst, local agencies plan wildfire-fighting strategies while hoping for the best
August 5, 2021
Matt Benoit
Whatcom County’s emergency management teams will focus this year’s training on fighting wildfires, and are stepping up reminders to the community that most such fires are caused by human actions — and therefore preventable.