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                                                                  Emergency Management

                                                                  Coastal Outside Warning System (COWS)

                                                                  News Release Date
                                                                  05-21-2025
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                                                                  The Coastal Outside Warning System (COWS) is fully operational as of 5/14/2025. Monthly testing of the system will be the 1st Wednesday of every month at 12pm.

                                                                  Additionally, you can sign up sign up for emergency notifications using the link below.

                                                                  Emergency Notification Signup Page

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                                                                  • Emergency Chef Challenge
                                                                    Thu, Sep 10 2026, 5 - 7pm
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                                                                  Andrew Murray Emergency Manager (503) 436-8055 Email

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