Lakewood City Manager Publishes Weekly Bulletin For July 31

Press release from the City of Lakewood:

August 1, 2020

To: Mayor, City Council

From: John J. Caulfield, City Manager

Temporary outdoor dining approval process created

Govenor Jay Inslee and Secretary of Health John Wiesman announced changes to “Safe Start,” Washington’s phased approach to reopening on July 23. To learn more about the rollbacks visit here.

For restaurants and bars new restrictions include limiting dining indoor to household members. Outdoor dining and take-away remains available for small parties from different households. Restaurants must also close gaming and social areas, such as pool tables, dart boards and video games. Bars will be closed for indoor service, but can continue outdoor service. Alcohol service inside of restaurants must end by 10 p.m. These changes took effect on July 30, 2020.

In response to these increased restrictions, the city created a process to accommodate temporary outdoor seating for existing restaurants and bars in Lakewood. The city’s outdoor seating approvals are valid for a period of 90 days with the potential for a future extension. Outdoor seating options may include temporary seating that is set out and removed each day or more permanent seating within a tent structure.

The city is requesting information from applicants that illustrates the proposed outdoor dining configuration. The city is working with businesses to ensure that customers and pedestrians stay safe, that there is adequate parking on-site, and that any proposed structures are stable. Currently, there is no charge for the city’s review of this application.

Additional permits may be required by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and/or the Washington State Liquor Control. Applicants are encouraged to work with each agency individually to ensure all requirements are met.

For questions regarding the City of Lakewood’s requirements, please contact Courtney Brunell at cbrunell@cityoflakewood.us.

Mobile COVID-19 testing in Lakewood

This past Wednesday (7/29) Pierce County provided free COVID-19 testing in Lakewood at West Pierce Fire & Rescue Station 21 located at 5000 Steilacoom Blvd SW. The mobile testing station provided walk-up and drive through services on a first-come, first service basis.

A similar event will occur in University Place on Tuesday, August 4 in the vacant lot across the street from West Pierce Fire and Rescue Station 31 located on 3631 Drexler Drive West from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The city is working with the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to provide additional mobile testing sites in Lakewood in the near future.

To learn more about COVID-19 testing and mobile testing sites from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department click here.

Clover Park School District to begin school virtually

Based on the current data of COVID-19 infections, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Director, Dr. Anthony Chen, recommended that Pierce County schools do not open for onsite classroom learning this fall.

This week Clover Park School District (CPSD) made the decision to begin the 2020-21 school year on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in a virtual learning model in which students will participate in robust online learning at home. More specific information about the Return to Learning Plan will be shared in the coming weeks.

To read CPSD Superintendent Ron Banner’s message regarding CPSD’s decision to begin the school year in a virtual learning model, click here.

Larry Saunders Service Award nominations now open

The Lakewood Community Foundation Fund (LCFF) is currently accepting nominations for the 2020 Larry Saunders Service Award. This award is given annually to a person or organization who merits special recognition and community appreciation. This 2020 announcement occasions the award’s fourth year. Nomination forms are available online only by visiting lakewoodfoundation.org. Nominations will be accepted through September 25, 2020.

Send your completed nomination forms by mail to LCFF, PO Box 39578, Lakewood, WA 98496 or by email to foxxlair@aol.com.

The foundation and city partnered in 2017 to create the award to recognize people/organization that provide exemplary service to Lakewood and who merit special recognition and community appreciation. Prior award winners include:

2017 – Diane Formoso, founder of Caring for Kids

2018 – Lakewood Rotary Club

2019 – J. Alan Billingsley, lifelong volunteer work

Former Lakewood Police Chief Larry Saunders served our country and our city with distinction, retiring from the Army to organize our police department in 2004 and serve as our first chief. Returning from Iraq, where he re-joined the Army to establish a police college in Baghdad, Larry embraced Lakewood with tireless community service: our Boys & Girls Club, Rotary clubs, neighborhood associations, and the LCFF. Larry was a ray of light. We were stunned when he died one morning in January, 2016. This award allows us to honor his legacy by supporting those who commit themselves selflessly, just like Saunders.

Lakewood Senior Activity Center receives Pierce County COVID-19 Grant Funds

The Lakewood Senior Activity Center was awarded a $7,000 grant from Pierce County to cover costs for additional personal protection equipment (PPE), signs, cleaning supplies, a camera to help provide virtual programs and single use paper products (coffee cups and other “no touch” products).

Summer Nights at the Pavilion (concert series) cancelled

With deep sadness and heavy hearts, the city has decided to cancel the Summer Nights at the Pavilion (concert series) for July and August for the health and safety of the community and in accordance with state regulations.

At this time, the city continues to prepare to provide Drive-in Movies at Fort Steilacoom Park in late August (8/21 & 8/28), if regulations and conditions allow. More information on these events will be coming soon.

As always, we look forward to connecting with you and providing future events.

Applications available for 2021 Comprehensive Plan amendment cycle

Changes to the Lakewood Comprehensive Plan, and some zoning code regulations such as property-specific zoning classifications, are allowable once per year under state law. As the first step in this process, the city invites interested parties to identify proposed changes. Afterward, the Lakewood Planning Commission and then City Council will review and confirm the list of amendments to be considered over the course of the year, including privately-initiated amendments. This list is known as the “Annual Comprehensive Plan Docket.”

Any individual, organization, business, or other group may propose an amendment. Proposals to amend the Comprehensive Plan and associated Zoning Code provisions must be submitted to the Lakewood Community & Economic Development Department between August 1 and August 28 for the 2021 amendment cycle. Proposals received after the deadline will be considered in the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Docket.

The application forms for the various types of amendments are available online.

Email Tiffany Speir, Planning Manager, Special Projects, or call her at (253) 983-7702, for more information.

Now accepting applications for 2021 Human Services Grants

Since incorporation, the City of Lakewood has supported low-income and vulnerable citizens by partnering with and funding community-based organizations to provide basic health, housing and human services.

As one element of this, the city designates 1 percent of its general fund to support human services in the Lakewood community.

Starting on July 6, 2020, the city is accepting applications for the 2021 Human Services Grants. The application deadline is August 22, 2020.

Applicants must be a non-profit health or human services organization or public entity serving Lakewood residents. All funding proposals must align with one of the city’s human services funding strategies:

• Emotional supports and youth programming
• Access to health and behavioral health services
• Housing assistance and homeless prevention
• Crisis stabilization and advocacy
• Access to Food

Additional information is available on the City’s website at https://cityoflakewood.us/community-services/human-services-grants.

Farmers Market Week & Record sales continue at the Lakewood Farmers Market

On July 29th Governor Inslee signed a proclamation declaring August 2 to 8 Farmers Market Week. The proclamation noted that farmers markets “are essential businesses that are committed to providing safe shopping experiences so that families may access healthy, local foods, and agricultural products directly from Washington farmers and independent food businesses.” We couldn’t agree more.

Here in Lakewood, the 2020 Lakewood Farmers Market continued to crush previous sales records last week.

In week five, the Lakewood Farmers Market had a total of $33,475 in sales. This is an increase almost 50% compared to week five of 2019 and increase of 2.5% from week four of 2020.

Today’s market is from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Fort Steilacoom Park in the parking lot adjacent to the baseball fields.

Holding the Lakewood Farmers Market here allows us to achieve social distancing and meet public health directives to keep the community safe during the current health crisis. Fort Steilacoom Park has plenty of free parking available for shoppers. Market goers can walk around the parking lot to access booths and purchase items or pick up items that were pre-ordered.

The market runs every Friday at Fort Steilacoom Park from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Sept. 18, 2020.

See the full lineup of vendors, including food trucks and dessert options on the Farmers Market page.

City Council allocates CARES Act funds to local partners

The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress allocated federal funds to jurisdictions across the country with populations over 500,000. The state of Washington awarded $300 million of the state’s CARES Act funding to local governments that did not receive direct distributions, such as the city of Lakewood. Cities and counties with populations below 500,000 received a per capita distribution of $30 from the state.

Lakewood with an estimated population of 59,670 received an allocation of approximately $1.79 million from the state.

On June 15th the Lakewood City Council authorized the execution of an agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce to receive CARES Act funding and established funding principals to guide the allocation of this funding.

Funding principals adopted by the City Council were:

• Individual and Family Economic Resilience
• Business Assistance
• Vital Government Services

Under the funding principal of “Vital Government Services,” on July 6, the City Council authorized the allocation of $142,000 to West Pierce Fire and Rescue for the installation of bipolar ionization systems in seven (7) of their Lakewood facilities and for the purchase of portable UV-C lights.

Under the funding principal of “Individual and Family Economic Resilience,” on July 20, the City Council authorized the allocation of $407,640 to Living Access Support Alliance (LASA). LASA will use these funds for rental assistance for Lakewood residents. LASA will directly pay landlords and lenders for one month’s rent up to $1,500 per household. These funds will be available for Lakewood households with an income up to 120% of the area median income. It is anticipated these funds will help assist 175 Lakewood households.

Additionally, under the same principal, on July 20, the City Council authorized the allocation of $50,000 to Communities in Schools (CIS). CIS will use these funds to help provide eight weeks of summer case management, wellness checks, food and basic need deliveries, and the continuation of virtual mentor programming.

Other funds were allocated to Greater Lakes Mental Health, Rebuilding Hope! Sexual Assault Center, Tacoma Community House, YWCA, and the Pierce County Library.

Want to learn more about where funds are being allocated? The CARES Act Funding Dashboard provides an overview of how the city is allocating the CARES Act funding it received, including state and CDBG funds.

To visit the dashboard, click here. For a full display of the dashboard click here.

Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Program

The city is no longer accepting applications for the Lakewood Small Business Emergency Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant program. In total, the City received 78 applications. The city is currently in the process of reviewing these applications for eligibility. To learn more about this program click here.

Lakewood COVID-19 business assistance loans now available

The city of Lakewood established an assistance program to support small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is focused on providing much needed capital to sustain business operations and retain employees who may otherwise be laid off as a result of the current economic climate.

If your business has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible to apply for assistance if you meet the criteria. The city will begin its first review of applications Friday, July 10, 2020. The program will remain open until all funds are exhausted.

View eligibility requirements and download the loan application from the Lakewood COVID-19 Business Assistance Loan Program website.

Additional COVID-19 related resources:

Phase 2 reopening guidelines

The Tacoma Pierce County Chamber and the Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County have shared resources for business to assist in re-opening and recovery. View more.

Pierce County Emergency Small Business Relief Loan Program

Pierce County small businesses who have experienced significant economic injury as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for this loan program if they meet program criteria. View more.

Free Personal Protection Equipment for businesses

Pierce County is offering FREE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to businesses physically located in Pierce County to help them comply with COVID-19 worksite-specific safety practices in order to protect employees and customers. View more.

Waughop Lake restoration continues with second “Alum” treatment

The city contractor’s applied a second, planned round of aluminum sulfate, commonly known as “alum”, treatment to the lake in mid-July. This treatment was approved by the Department of Ecology. Alum treatment has been used for decades to treat water bodies and has been used for more than 200 years to treat drinking water.

The treatment is expected to be effective for five to 10 years, depending on environmental conditions. The city will continue to monitor the conditions of the lake.

To learn more about this treatment see page 16 of the Lakewood Connections Magazine.

City Council July 20 meeting preview

Items on the July 27, 2020 Regular Session agenda include:

• Clover Park School District Report
• Appoint 2020-2021 Youth Council members
• Amending the CDBG CARES Act Program (Replacing Deferred Loans with Grants)
• New Business – Review appointment of Pierce County Independent Team Non- Law Enforcement Community Representative
• Reports by the City Manager – JBLM North Access Improvement Design Project Update

The Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) waiver by the state legislative leadership was extended through August 1 for jurisdictions not in Phase 3 of the Safe Start Phased Reopening County-by-County Plan. Pierce County is currently in Phase 2.

It is anticipated that this waiver will be extended again.

If the OPMA waiver is extended beyond August 1, City Hall Council Chambers will not be open for City Council meetings. For more information on the waiver extension see here.

Residents can virtually attend City Council meetings by watching them live on the city’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/cityoflakewoodwa

Those who do not have access to YouTube can participate via Zoom by either calling by telephone: Dial +1(253) 215- 8782 and enter participant ID: 868 7263 2373.

To participate in Public Comment and/or Public Testimony:

Public Comments and Public Testimony on Public Hearings will be accepted by mail, email or by live virtual comment. Send comments by mail or email to Briana Schumacher, City Clerk at 6000 Main Street SW Lakewood, WA 98499 or bschumacher@cityoflakewood.us. Comments received up to one hour before the meeting will be provided to the City Council electronically.

Virtual Comments: If you would like to provide live Public Comments or Public Testimony during the meeting, you will need to join the Zoom meeting as an attendee by calling by telephone Dial +1(253) 215- 8782 and enter participant ID: 868 7263 2373 or visiting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86872632373.

By Phone: For those participating by calling in by telephone (+1(253) 215- 8782 and enter participant ID: 868 7263 2373), the Mayor will call on you during the Public Comment and/or Public Hearings portions of the agenda. When you are unmuted please provide your name and city of residence. Each speaker will be allowed (3) three minutes to speak during the Public Comment and at each Public Hearing.

By ZOOM: For those using the ZOOM link (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86872632373), upon entering the meeting, please enter your name or other chosen identifier. Use the “Raise Hand” feature to be called upon by the Mayor during the Public Comments and/or Public Hearings portions of the agenda. When you are unmuted please provide your name and city of residence. Each speaker will be allowed (3) three minutes to speak during the Public Comment and at each Public Hearing.

Outside of Public Comments and Public Hearings, all attendees on ZOOM will continue to have the ability to virtually raise your hand for the duration of the meeting. You will not be acknowledged and your microphone will remain muted except for when you are called upon.

If the OPMA waiver is not extended beyond August 1, City Hall Council Chambers will be open for City Council meetings. For more information on the waiver extension see here.

City Council meeting agenda and materials can be found here: https://cityoflakewood.us/city-council/city-council-agendas/.

Changes and temporary closures coming to north and southbound I-5 in Lakewood

The state Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is rebuilding the interchanges at Thorne Lane and Berkeley Street, and adding lanes to I-5. Drivers are advised to plan extra travel time into their trips and give work crews a brake by paying attention while traveling through work zones. All work is weather dependent and may be rescheduled.

Night ramp closures are schedule for the following dates this upcoming week:

Friday, July 31

• Northbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane will close from 10:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

Saturday, Aug. 1

• Thorne Lane on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 10 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
• Northbound I-5 exit to Gravelly Lake Drive will close from 10 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Sunday.

Monday, Aug. 3

• Northbound I-5 exit to 41st Division Drive will close from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
• Northbound I-5 exit to Berkeley Street will close from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
• Southbound I-5 exit to Thorne Lane will close from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.
• Gravelly Lake on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Tuesday, Aug. 4

• Northbound I-5 exit to 41st Division Drive will close from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
• 41st Division Drive on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.
• Thorne Lane on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Wednesday, Aug. 5

• Northbound I-5 exit to 41st Division Drive will close from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Thursday.
• 41st Division Drive on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Thursday.

Thursday, Aug. 6

• Northbound I-5 exit to 41st Division Drive will close from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday.
• 41st Division Drive on-ramp to northbound I-5 will close from 9:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday.
• Thorne Lane on-ramp to southbound I-5 will close from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday.

Additional construction information, including other overnight closures, are listed on Tacomatraffic.com.

Travelers are encouraged to watch their speeds and give crews the room they need to work. A temporary speed limit reduction from 60 mph to 50 mph is in place on I-5 from mileposts 121.9 to 124.1.

Before heading out the door, travelers can find the latest information on the WSDOT app and by following the WSDOT regional Twitter feed.

Transportation updates

The city’s road improvement projects are allowed under Gov. Jay Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.

Onyx Drive

The city’s contractor continued to pour sidewalk and driveways on the south side of the Onyx Drive and grade for sidewalks on the north side. The west bound lanes east of 87th Street SW were patched this week.

Intermittent lane closures will continue along both segments of the project until September. Expect up to 10 minute delays as the contractor pours curb and gutter. Additionally, the speed limit from Garnet Lane to Phillips Road has been reduced to 25 MPH.

Read more about the Onyx Drive project and see overhead shots of the project on the project website.

Veterans Drive

The city’s contractor paved the base lift of asphalt from Lake City Boulevard to west of Alameda Avenue SW. The contractor continued to install sidewalk and driveways from Gravelly Lake Drive to west of Alameda Avenue SW. This work will continue for the next couple of weeks.

This week the contractor also began grading the new roadway and roundabout at Vernon Avenue. The contractor remains on schedule to install curb and gutter along Highland Ave SW late next week.

As a reminder only those living within (and providing services for) the closure limits are allowed access. The closure is expected to last a total of four to five weeks. It is anticipated the base lift for the closed section will be completed the final week of June. Once that work is complete the closure will be lifted.

Read more about the Veterans Drive project and see overhead shots of the project on the project website.

Stormwater Outfall Retrofit Project

The city’s contractor completed seven (7) of the nine (9) stormwater outfall retrofit project sites around Carp Lake this week. The contractor will be laying asphalt concrete down in these areas soon.

The eighth location will be completed next week with the installation of another water quality vault and piping.

At the ninth and final location, the City’s Contractor will be installing a large vault at the corner of 114th Street SW and 94th Avenue SW on August 12. Residents in the 9000 block of 114th Street SW will be notified of a temporary power outage starting at 9 a.m. on that day. The power outage is to ensure that the crane being used by the contractor to place the vault does not come in contact with aerial electrical wires.

Phase One of the Steilacoom Boulevard Project is nearing completion!

Paved and stripped, phase one of the Steilacoom Boulevard project is almost done. Minor work by the contractor will be done at the Phillips Road intersection in the near future. This will cause a temporary lane closure when this work takes place.

Phase two is anticipated to being in spring / summer 2021.

Pavement patching

The City of Lakewood’s contractor, Asphalt Patch, completed the 2020 patching program and will paint striping shortly. O&M crews will continue to patch streets as needed throughout the year.

Chip Seal in-progress

The city’s 2020 Chip Seal program focused on areas around Clover Park High School. At this time, the city’s contractor has laid down all of the road chips and completed applying the fog seal. The contractor is now waiting two weeks before completing the striping to allow the fog seal to completely cure.

Read all about it – Summer Lakewood Connections Magazine

The latest edition of the city’s Lakewood Connections Magazine is here!

In this most recent edition you’ll find a listing of all our 2020 city sponsored events, including dates and times. Events include the Lakewood Farmers Market, Drive-in movies, and more!

Other highlights in the Lakewood Connections Magazine include updates on the Lakewood Station Subarea Plan, Lakewood Landing development opportunity, the proposed Western State Master Plan, fireworks in Lakewood, park improvements, roadway improvements and restoring Waughop Lake.

Want to read the magazine now? You can view a pdf version or check it out on flipbook.

Online city services

While city facilities continue to remain closed, the majority of the city’s operations have continued with minimal impacts to the public as city staff continue to serve customers via email, phone, and virtual meetings. The following city services are available online:

Development Services & Permits

Business Licensing

Park & Shelter Reservations

Municipal Court Fines

Animal Licensing

Public Records Requests

Report information

Police reports and other items

Census 2020: Be counted

The Census Bureau is continuing to reach out to those who have not filled out the Census yet in an effort to make sure everyone is counted. In light of COVID-19, the bureau recently announced the deadline to complete the census was extended to Oct. 31, 2020.

As of July 30, 62.8 percent of US households responded to the 2020 Census. Washington’s response rate is 68.2 percent. Pierce County’s response rate is 68.5 percent. The city of Lakewood’s 2020 Census response rate is 63.4 percent overall.

The Woodbrook-Tillicum area has a response rate of 49.9% and Springbrook has a response rate of 41.8%. In the 2010 Census, these areas had response rates of 28.4% and 34.3% respectively.

There are three ways that people can respond to the census:

• Respond online at www.2020census.gov.
• Call a toll-free number (4 a.m. to 11 p.m. PT)
  • English, 844.330.2020
  • Spanish, 844.468.2020
  • Other languages available, please contact me for information
• Return by Mail

How to help or get help

Looking for ways to help your community during this time? Or are you looking for assistance?

Pierce County created a website with information about how to donate to area food banks, including Emergency Food Network based in Lakewood, and a fund set up specifically to assist the human services needs facing our community in light of COVID-19 impacts.

There are also resources for individuals and businesses looking for more information about available financing and public assistance options. View the website.

Registration remains open for Lakewood’s Camp Create

There is still space available for campers at the final two weeks of Camp Create! Camp Create is a low-cost summer day camp offered by the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. Camps run in one-week intervals; campers can register for just one week, or the full summer schedule. Cost is $99 per week. The camp is open to children ages 5 to 12 years. Camp weeks are:

• Week 5: August 3-7
• Week 6: August 10-14

New this year the camp will be held at the Lakewood Senior Activity Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr SW, Lakewood, WA 98499. Camp will adhere to current public health guidelines outlined by the state Department of Health and the Office of the Superintendent for Public Instruction as it relates to childcare services.

Download and fill out the registration packet, then email to Cameron Fairfield.

Veterans Brick Update

Did you purchase a brick to be engraved on the Veterans Memorial located outside Lakewood City Hall in Lakewood Towne Center?

We hope to see the bricks engraved this summer, dependent on weather.

Thank you to everyone who purchased a brick for your patience while volunteers continued with the brick sales to be able to engrave them all at one time.

Volunteers were able to sell 153 of the 242 bricks remaining at the memorial. They are grateful for the community’s support of veterans and proud to see this memorial that was dedicated in 2003 by a citizen-led committee come closer to completion.

Join a community advisory board

Do you like to give back to the community? Are you looking to get better connected to Lakewood? Have some free time you want to fill? Consider joining one of the city’s community advisory boards. Board members often have experience or expertise they can lend, can meet on a monthly basis and can commit to serving a full term, or longer.

Boards with openings:

• Landmarks and Heritage Advisory Board: up to 5 vacancies. Open until filled.
• Lodging Tax Advisory Board: 4 vacancies. Open until filled.
• Planning Commission: 1 vacancy (unexpired term through Dec. 15, 2021). Open until filled.
• Public Safety Advisory Committee: 3 vacancies:
  • 1 vacancy (expired three-year term through Aug. 6, 2023). Open until filled.
  • 2 vacancies (unexpired three-year term through Aug. 6, 2021). Open until filled.

Board and commission descriptions, meeting schedule and application form can be found online.

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Did you know Lakewood has its own free mobile app? All you need to know about the city is at your fingertips. Updates on road projects and detours around the city and other city announcements can be found under the “Public Announcements” header.

Contact the city using the “submit a new request” button and select from the appropriate category. The app allows you to track city staff’s response to your request and follow it through the process.

Please only submit one request per item – submitting multiple requests for the same item slows the review process. Note: This app is not monitored 24/7. If you are reporting an emergency that needs immediate assistance please call 911.

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