[EAS] WEAs coming on masks

[Alex Hanson]

The state of Colorado ahead of time saying they will send out alerts on the mask order just signed by the governor today. They will be sent statewide and will even hit state borders and the Denver airport to target travelers.

Anyone else seen new activity now that more and more mask mandates are going into effect? Anything interesting?

(I know we covered a lot of this with protests and first round of lockdowns, but still interesting how it's being used - and I'm personally looking forward to every phone at work going off at 9am tomorrow.)

Alex

From: CDPS state.co.us
 
INFORMACIÓN SEGUIDA EN ESPAÑOL 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: 

Wireless Emergency Alerts Scheduled for Friday Morning to Announce Mask Order
 
Centennial, Colo., July 16, 2020: On July 17 at 9 a.m. a wireless emergency alert (WEA) will be issued to all mobile devices in the State of Colorado announcing the Statewide mandatory mask order.  The alert will read "A statewide mandatory mask order is now in effect for Colorado. COVID19.colorado.gov."  The mandatory Statewide mask order goes into effect at midnight on July 16, 2020, and is in effect for 30 days.  
 
WEAs will be issued at the State borders and Denver International Airport to ensure that all individuals entering the State are aware of the mandatory mask mandate.  These alerts are scheduled to occur through Sunday, July 19, 2020.
 
Governor Jared Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 138 requiring people in Colorado and  all individuals 11 years and older to wear a face covering over their noses and mouths:

    * When entering or moving within any public indoor space.
    * While using or waiting to use public (buses, light-rail) or non-personal (taxis, car services, ride-shares) transportation services.

Additional details on the mask order are posted on the State's_website. 
 
Continue to stay up to date by visiting covid19.colorado.gov.