Longview Public Alerts System Updated

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  Cowlitz County Emergency Management announced updates to its Community Alert system on July 10, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The system, managed through Hyper-Reach, allows residents to receive emergency notifications via phone calls or text messages“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 with landlines are automatically registered for alerts“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 a provided link“Landlines are automatically registered, cellphones must be "opted in" by following the link below.”
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  The system defaults to voice messages for tornado alerts from the National Weather Service“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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  Users can choose text or voice notifications“Voice messages are the default but you can choose text or voice.”
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  For less urgent weather alerts, officials recommend using a personal 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 County's Department of Emergency Management encourages residents to register for alerts to stay informed 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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  The system is part of ongoing efforts to improve community safety and communication during critical eventsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.