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Douglas County launches Alert Douglas as officials urge 72‑hour household preparedness
Summary
Director of Emergency Management James Queen outlined how Douglas County will coordinate evacuations and emergency operations, urged residents to be self‑sufficient for the first 72 hours after a disaster and highlighted the new Alert Douglas notification system that requires prior users to re‑register.
Commissioner Martin Raxton hosted an interview with James Queen, Douglas County’s director of emergency management, during a District Dialogue broadcast describing how the county prepares for severe weather and other disasters.
Queen said Douglas County is focusing on clear, consistent public messaging and interagency coordination. “We preach the first 72 hours because that’s when there's going to be trees blocking roadways, flood waters, things that are going to keep first responders from being able to get to you,” he said, urging residents to plan to be self‑sufficient for that initial period. He…
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