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 Yamhill Co. Sheriff's Office 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.
The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office will be increasing patrols in an effort to minimize and reduce the negative impact of impaired drivers on other motorists and pedestrians. These patrols will start on December 26th and continue through January 3rd. These patrols will be paid for by a grant from Oregon Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
If you plan to host or attend a party where alcohol is being served, you can take some precautions beforehand to avoid what could be a deadly ending to the night.
If you see a suspected impaired driver please call 911 and report them. Some signs to look for are:
It is the goal of Sheriff Svenson and the Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office for all the citizens to have a safe and happy holiday season.