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Nov 9, 2022 5 tweets 3 min read
Well, that didn't last long. As our "official" designation vanishes and our @Twitter blue check mark is probably next to go, a quick note on best ways to confirm the identity of government Twitter accounts around you. logo for washington emergen... For us, we connect our Twitter account to our website to provide affirmation we're actually who we say we are. mil.wa.gov (The .gov address provides some security that we're a government website). We also link to our website in our address. A screen grab of the emerge...
Jun 25, 2020 4 tweets 2 min read
We’ve been seeing claims from people who are going to cite the Americans With Disabilities Act as a reason for them to walk into any business they choose without a mask. But a business or government agency is not forced to allow you inside. They can make reasonable accommodations Reasonable Accommodations include:
▶️ Allow a person to wear a full-face shield instead of a face mask;
▶️ Allow customers to order online with curbside pick-up or no contact delivery;
▶️ Offer appointments by telephone or video calls.

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Sep 19, 2017 11 tweets 7 min read
We're thinking a lot about earthquakes. Lots of people in Mexico City are hurt. It's a tragedy. This thread will help people here prepare We believe in the Seven Steps of Earthquake Safety endorsed by our friends at #ShakeOut Step 1. Secure your space. earthquakecountry.org/sevensteps/