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911 Dispatch & Emergency Management for Clark County, WA.

For emergencies, please call 911.

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Take family members and pets with you. Do not start or drive any vehicles. Power has been turned off in the area as a safety precaution.

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Hey, team! Your safety is our priority, and we want to ensure that everyone knows when it's appropriate to call 911. Here's a quick guide to help you decide.

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Thank you to our CERT volunteers!

CERT volunteers will serve as controlled test participants inside and outside the alert zones. Their participation helps us evaluate alert accuracy and understand how WEAs perform in real-world conditions.

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🚨 WIRELESS EMERGENCY ALERT TEST 🚨

If you receive a Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) test message on June 2, it is legitimate and is only a test.

This thread explains what the test is, why CRESA uses WEAs carefully, and how you can help us evaluate alert performance.

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• If you receive the test, click the link in the message.
• Please complete the form.
• Your feedback helps us analyze geolocation performance, device types, and mobile carriers.

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UPDATE at 2:29 PM: The All Clear has been sent as the situation has been resolved. It is now safe to resume normally.

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⚠️Alert: ongoing police action in the area of 1111 W Columbia Way in Vancouver that involves a subject who may be armed and dangerous. In order to ensure your safety, we ask those located in this building to remain indoors until this police action is over.

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We will notify you once this incident is resolved.

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@WinstonJF We're working on that capability.

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⚠️ EMERGENCY ALERT ⚠️

A hazardous material release due to a gas leak has occurred near 2610 Kauffman Ave in Vancouver.

🚨 Immediate area: EVACUATE ON FOOT to the NORTH and EAST. DO NOT start your vehicle.

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UPDATE 12:20PM all clear given. Residents may return to their homes.

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🏠 Surrounding area: SHELTER IN PLACE until further notice.

Failure to act may result in serious injury or death.

DO NOT call 911 or 311 for inquiries. Keep emergency lines open for emergencies only.

Evac Maps at: https://t.co/MCUb367qnj

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UPDATE 12:20PM — The emergency situation has resolved and it is now safe to return to the area. We appreciate your cooperation.

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Thank you for your commitment, integrity, and service. We are grateful for the work you do, the sacrifices you and your families make, and the dedication in keeping our community safe.

(Photo credits: respective law enforcement agencies.)

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During National Police Week, CRESA joins communities across the country in honoring the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of law enforcement officers.

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Established in 1962, National Police Week includes Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15 and serves as a time to remember the officers who gave their lives in the line of duty, while also recognizing those who continue to serve and protect our communities every day.