CITIES DECLARE CIVIL EMERGENCY

Riots and looting have affected many cities in the US and locally within Washington State. These cities include Seattle, Spokane, Bellevue, and Renton. Other cities have issued Civil Emergency proclamations to prepare for civil unrest.

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Monday, June 1, 2020

CIVIL EMERGENCY | RIOTS | COVID-19

THREATS & HAZARDS

CIVIL UNREST

COVID-19

WILDLAND FIRE

CIVIL EMERGENCY

STATEWIDE GUARD

PROTESTERS EXPOSED

LOW RISK

NATIONAL GUARD STATE WIDE ACTIVATION

Due to a large number of cities experiencing protests, riots, and or looting the governor has activated the Washington State National Guard statewide. The Cities of Auburn, Renton, and Bellevue declared a Civil Emergency yesterday.

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COVID-19 EXPOSURE TO PROTESTERS

Public Health officials are now concerned that large groups of protesters in major cities could have been exposed to or infected other persons with COVID-19. A resurgence in 14-21 days is possible, testing advised for participants.

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CASCADIA INCIDENT SUPPORT TEAM (IST)

Cascadia Emergency Management's Watch Center and IST members are closely watching events related to civil unrest and COVID exposure and possible resurgence of cases in the coming weeks. Available for assignment: ISTL, OSC, and PSC.

http://www.cascadia-em.com