No...not time for Santa to come down the chimney. It's time for the annual Emergency Community Notification System test. On December 17th at 9:15 a.m., some residents in the Mint Valley area of Longview will receive a test phone call from the Emergency Community Notification System (ECNS). ECNS is an automated call that originates from our office with a pre-recorded message to a specified geographic area. This technology could be used in the event of hazardous materials releases, volcanic activity, nearby criminal activity or any event that poses an imminent danger to the health or safety of local citizens. Residents are asked to allow the 35-second message to play through completely. The public's cooperation is requested so that the system can be tested and adjusted properly to reach optimal performance.
So, to reiterate, if you receive an automated call regarding the testing of the ECNS, please do not panic, it is only a test. To make the experience more enjoyable for the populace that will be receiving our call, the voice will be the dulcet tones of our very own director, Grover Laseke, not a robot voice. We aim to please here at the Department of Emergency Management. As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the test, please contact us at 577-3130 or at DEM@co.cowlitz.wa.us.
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