Cowlitz County DEM Updates Alert System

Sunday, September 13, 2026

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Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is updating its alert system to improve emergency notifications. The DEM now emphasizes that residents must manually opt in for cellphone alerts through Hyper-Reach, a community alert service. Landlines are automatically registered, but cellphones require users to follow a link to choose voice or voice and text alerts.

The DEM notes that tornado alerts from the National Weather Service can be received through Hyper-Reach, with voice messages as the default. For other weather alerts, residents are advised to use a weather app for customized notifications. The update aims to ensure residents receive timely emergency information during critical situations.

Residents are encouraged to visit the DEM's Facebook page for the latest updates and to subscribe to Hyper-Reach by following the provided link. The DEM also reminds users to select 'Voice' or 'Voice & Text' to receive emergency alerts.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/196/Emergency-Management

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Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is updating its alert systemNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The DEM now emphasizes that residents must manually opt in for cellphone alerts through Hyper-Reach“Landlines are automatically registered, cellphones must be "opted in" by following the link below. It's important to choose Voice or Voice & Text to ensure you receive emergent Community Alerts.”
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Landlines are automatically registered“Landlines are automatically registered, cellphones must be "opted in" by following the link below.”
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Cellphones require users to follow a link to choose voice or voice and text alerts“It's important to choose Voice or Voice & Text to ensure you receive emergent Community Alerts.”
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The DEM notes that tornado alerts from the National Weather Service can be received through Hyper-Reach“IMPORTANT: Tornado alerts from the National Weather Service can be received through Hyper-Reach.”
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Voice messages are the default for tornado alerts through Hyper-Reach“IMPORTANT: Tornado alerts from the National Weather Service can be received through Hyper-Reach. Voice messages are the default but you can choose text or voice.”
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For other weather alerts, residents are advised to use a weather app for customized notifications“For other, less imminent weather alerts, it is recommended to utilize a weather app of your choice so notifications can be customized to your liking.”
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The update aims to ensure residents receive timely emergency information during critical situationsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents are encouraged to visit the DEM's Facebook page for the latest updates“DEM utilizes Facebook for most up-to-date information and announcements.”
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Residents are encouraged to subscribe to Hyper-Reach by following the provided link“Click on Hyper-Reach icon to subscribeHyper-Reach is the vendor DEM uses for Community Alerts (the ability to call your residence or cellphone with emergency information). Landlines are automatically registered, cellphones must be "opted in" by following the link below. It's important to choose Voice or Voice & Text to ensure you receive emergent Community Alerts.”
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The DEM also reminds users to select 'Voice' or 'Voice & Text' to receive emergency alerts“It's important to choose Voice or Voice & Text to ensure you receive emergent Community Alerts.”