Topic: Safety
Land Bank Preserves Closed due to Severe Weather
Written on November 16, 2021 at 11:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain, Judd Cove and Coho Preserves on Orcas Island sustained heavy damage from last weekend’s record rainfall. Although staff are prioritizing safety-related repairs to roads and trails, please expect minor disruptions. Some repairs may take months and some impacts will be lasting. In particular, the culvert under Wildrose Lane just Continue Reading
Several State Highways in Whatcom and Skagit Counties Closed due to Flooding
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
BURLINGTON — Record rainfall caused flooding in several parts of Whatcom and Skagit counties, forcing closures of several state highways. Washington State Department of Transportation crews worked through the weekend and continue to work to clear fallen trees and rockslides, but in some areas such as along State Route 20 between Cascadia Farms (MP 98) to Continue Reading
Emergency!
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Council Special Meeting — Declaring State of Emergency The San Juan County Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 8 am, to consider a Resolution declaring a State of Emergency. The severe weather system that passed over San Juan County on November 14th and 15th, 2021, dropped a Continue Reading
Road Conditions Update
Written on November 15, 2021 at 12:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Extremely heavy rains have fallen across the islands over the last 24 hours, causing a wide range of impacts to San Juan County roads and infrastructure. Public Works crews from both the County and the Town of Friday Harbor have been responding since late last night. Orcas Island in particular has experienced a number of significant Continue Reading
Be Careful Out There!
Written on November 15, 2021 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just came in from SJC Dept. of Emergency Management… Heavy rain is causing challenging conditions on island roads. Drive with extreme caution and expect water and/or debris in roads. Point Lawrence Road on Orcas is washed out just past Doe Bay Resort (picture above). Public Works, Emergency Management, and Orcas Island Fire & Rescue are Continue Reading
Severe Weather Shelter Orientation/Training
Written on November 8, 2021 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends, it’s that time of year, where the “suggestion” of very cold weather is loud and clear! We are hoping to put together a team of volunteers to open the Severe Weather Shelter this year. Can you come to an Orientation/Training? It’s on Saturday, N0vember 13 from 9am to 11am at Islands Community Church. (that’s at Continue Reading
Lifesaving Effort by Members of the Public on October 11th
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Dave Kinnaman and Joe Davis for their lifesaving efforts on October 11, 2021. When a visitor to the store collapsed outside Marketplace in Friday Harbor their quick action to initiate CPR helped save a life. Medical Program Director Joshua Corsa, M.D., along with crews from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue and San Juan Continue Reading
SJI Fire & Rescue is Seeking Volunteers
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become a Volunteer Emergency Responder with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) is seeking volunteers to join our comprehensive emergency services agency, in a number of roles to serve our islands’ communities. Become part of an emergency services organization with a culture of teamwork and camaraderie, focused on Continue Reading

Land Bank Preserves Closed due to Severe Weather
Written on November 16, 2021 at 11:05 am, by Tim Dustrude
The Conservation Land Bank’s Turtleback Mountain, Judd Cove and Coho Preserves on Orcas Island sustained heavy damage from last weekend’s record rainfall. Although staff are prioritizing safety-related repairs to roads and trails, please expect minor disruptions. Some repairs may take months and some impacts will be lasting. In particular, the culvert under Wildrose Lane just Continue Reading

Several State Highways in Whatcom and Skagit Counties Closed due to Flooding
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:13 pm, by Tim Dustrude
BURLINGTON — Record rainfall caused flooding in several parts of Whatcom and Skagit counties, forcing closures of several state highways. Washington State Department of Transportation crews worked through the weekend and continue to work to clear fallen trees and rockslides, but in some areas such as along State Route 20 between Cascadia Farms (MP 98) to Continue Reading

Emergency!
Written on November 15, 2021 at 5:08 pm, by Tim Dustrude
San Juan County Council Special Meeting — Declaring State of Emergency The San Juan County Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 8 am, to consider a Resolution declaring a State of Emergency. The severe weather system that passed over San Juan County on November 14th and 15th, 2021, dropped a Continue Reading

Road Conditions Update
Written on November 15, 2021 at 12:53 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Extremely heavy rains have fallen across the islands over the last 24 hours, causing a wide range of impacts to San Juan County roads and infrastructure. Public Works crews from both the County and the Town of Friday Harbor have been responding since late last night. Orcas Island in particular has experienced a number of significant Continue Reading

Be Careful Out There!
Written on November 15, 2021 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just came in from SJC Dept. of Emergency Management… Heavy rain is causing challenging conditions on island roads. Drive with extreme caution and expect water and/or debris in roads. Point Lawrence Road on Orcas is washed out just past Doe Bay Resort (picture above). Public Works, Emergency Management, and Orcas Island Fire & Rescue are Continue Reading

Severe Weather Shelter Orientation/Training
Written on November 8, 2021 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Friends, it’s that time of year, where the “suggestion” of very cold weather is loud and clear! We are hoping to put together a team of volunteers to open the Severe Weather Shelter this year. Can you come to an Orientation/Training? It’s on Saturday, N0vember 13 from 9am to 11am at Islands Community Church. (that’s at Continue Reading

Lifesaving Effort by Members of the Public on October 11th
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:52 am, by Tim Dustrude
Congratulations to Dave Kinnaman and Joe Davis for their lifesaving efforts on October 11, 2021. When a visitor to the store collapsed outside Marketplace in Friday Harbor their quick action to initiate CPR helped save a life. Medical Program Director Joshua Corsa, M.D., along with crews from San Juan Island Fire and Rescue and San Juan Continue Reading

SJI Fire & Rescue is Seeking Volunteers
Written on November 3, 2021 at 5:38 am, by Tim Dustrude
Become a Volunteer Emergency Responder with San Juan Island Fire and Rescue San Juan Island Fire and Rescue (SJIF&R) is seeking volunteers to join our comprehensive emergency services agency, in a number of roles to serve our islands’ communities. Become part of an emergency services organization with a culture of teamwork and camaraderie, focused on Continue Reading