Emergency Services In Point Roberts, WA respond to 911 Emergency calls for accidents, police or fire.
Police | Sheriff | Law Enforcement
Whatcom County Sheriff’s office – non-emergency phone number is (360)945-2733
Emergency calls should be made to 911.
Fire Department
Whatcom County Fire District 5
Burn Permits
Point Roberts requires that burn permits be purchased in advance – Nielsen’s Hardware and the fire station issue the permits.
Hospital & Medical Services
The closest US hospital is St. Josephs’ Hospital in Bellingham, Washington, about 70 minutes drive, and two border crossings, from Point Roberts. There are several Canadian hospitals which are closer than Bellingham, including Ladner, Richmond, and Vancouver General.
Non – Emergency Information
Point Roberts Medical Clinic
Point Roberts Clinic is open several days a week. Emergency calls should be made to 911
2030 Benson Road
(360) 945-2580
Veterinarian
The closest vet clinics are over the border in Canada. There are also clinics in Blaine, WA and other communities.
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Other government and civic offices
Point Roberts Library and Point Roberts Community Center – 1487 Gulf Road
Parks Department – Responsible for the Skate Park, Baker Field and the Community Center
Point Roberts Parks Department (360) 945-5424
Point Roberts Water District (360) 945-4696 – Call the Fire Department after business hours if you see water main break (our infrastructure is old and this happens a lot)
Library
The Point Roberts Library is located at 1487 Gulf Road and is part of the Whatcom County library system. 1(360) 945-6545
Customs and Border Offices
The US Customs# at Point Roberts is 1(360) 945-2314
The Canadian Customs# at Point Roberts is 1(604) 943-2722
