About FlashAlert on Twitter:
FlashAlert utilizes the free service Twitter to distribute emergency text messages. While you are welcome to register your cell phone text message address directly into the FlashAlert system, we recommend that you simply "follow" the FlashAlert account for Washington County by clicking on the link below and logging in to (or creating) your free Twitter account. Twitter sends messages out exceptionally fast thanks to arrangements they have made with the cell phone companies.
Click here to add Washington County to your Twitter account or create one.
@WashcoOregon
All Washington County facilities will remain closed to the public throughout Wednesday, September 16, due to continued poor air quality. Public safety, many Support Services functions and emergency response operations will continue. For information about services which may be available online, please visit the County website at www.co.washington.or.us and use the index provided to look up specific departments and services.
County employees should check with their supervisors to determine their status. More information is available at the County's Inclement Weather page.
The public is asked to monitor the Washington County website or social media feeds to learn more about air quality and emergency response. Updates can be found at www.co.washington.or.us/wildfires.