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Landscape on fire.

Broadband Connectivity and Emergency Communications in Elk, WA

Although broadband internet has significantly improved emergency communications, it is unfortunately not available everywhere. Keith Davis, a third generation rural Eastern Washingtonian, shares how lack of broadband access during the Oregon Road wildfire in Elk, WA area in August 2023 made the dangerous situation worse. Read Keith’s Story in the Original Article

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The mayor of Medical Lake, Terri Cooper, at a meeting.

Your support is needed on these upcoming House Bills

We are looking for support on the following House Bills: 1952, establishing a statewide long term recovery group and creating a disaster playbook. 1899, ensuring communities can rebuild to current code standards after damage or destruction from wildfires (new energy code waiver) 1402, allowing local governments to adjust urban growth areas to account for land

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