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State completes Next Generation 911 Network

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Alert: State EOC activated for COVID-19 response

Our state Emergency Operations Center has been activated in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information, visit http://coronavirus.wa.gov/ A toll free number for information is at 1-800-525-0127

For preparedness information and updates from our EOC, visit us on Twitter https://twitter.com/waEMD

Our Public Assistance Program has been activated to initiate the recovery process for the COVID–19 Pandemic Outbreak. This is specifically for state and local governments, tribal governments and to certain non-profits seeking federal assistance in response to COVID-19. Please visit https://mil.wa.gov/public-assistance. Questions can be submitted to: Assist.Public@mil.wa.gov

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