Cowlitz County Updates Emergency Alert System

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  Cowlitz County Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has updated its emergency alert systemNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The department now uses Hyper-Reach for Community Alerts“Hyper-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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  Hyper-Reach can call or text residents during emergencies“Hyper-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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  Landlines are automatically registered“Landlines are automatically registered, cellphones must be "opted in" by following the link below.”
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  Cellphone users must opt in by visiting the Hyper-Reach website“Landlines are automatically registered, cellphones must be "opted in" by following the link below.”
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  Residents who register for Hyper-Reach should select Voice or Voice & Text“It's important to choose Voice or Voice & Text to ensure you receive emergent Community Alerts.”
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  The system is designed to send tornado alerts directly from the National Weather ServiceNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  For less urgent weather alerts, the county recommends using a personal weather app“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 DEM emphasizes that the Hyper-Reach system is crucial for timely emergency communication“Hyper-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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  Residents can access the alert system by clicking the Hyper-Reach icon on the county’s website“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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  Residents can access the alert system by visiting the provided linkNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The county’s Facebook page also provides real-time updates for emergenciesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The county’s Facebook page provides real-time updates for emergencies with no need for a personal account to view the page“DEM utilizes Facebook for most up-to-date information and announcements. A personal Facebook account is not necessary, public is able to view government pages like any other webpage.”