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Fire alarm going off at the Outlet Mall in Lincoln City at 1500 SE East Devils Lake Road. Fire crews are enroute. Wire down northeast of Siletz at 3100 Old River Road. It’s a power line across a residential driveway. Arcing. Residents can’t get Winds are averaging 35 mph along the Lincoln County Coast with gusts to 70 mph. There are numerous reports of downed wires, possibly cable and live power lines. If you’re out and about, keep an eye out for wires dangling or lying on roadways. One line making contract with the Report of individuals on a boat that may be drifting. Coast Guard is enroute. Waves were pretty large earlier in the day. Reports say the boat is off 301 Otter Crest Drive, Otter Rock. Reports from Otter Rock say heavy winds are blowing, peaking 70 mph. Boat in distress now has it’s motor going. Heading south to Newport.. CONFIRMED CASE OF MEASLES IN INDIVIDUAL WHO TRAVELED TO THE DALLES AND HOOD RIVER. On January 3 OHA received confirmation of a case of measles in a person who was infectious and spent time in The Dalles and Hood River between December 26 and December 31. At the time of this release, no additional cases of measles have been identified. The individual was seen Wednesday, January 2, at a hospital in the Portland area, and measles was confirmed as the diagnosis on January 3. OHA and local public health agencies are actively monitoring the case. “Measles is a highly contagious disease with the potential to cause significant health complications,” said Miriam McDonell, MD, North Central Public Health District’s Health Officer. “Fortunately, due to very high vaccination rates in Oregon, cases of measles are quite Most Oregonians have been vaccinated against measles and their risk is low. Risk may be higher for unvaccinated persons who may have been After someone is exposed, illness usually develops in about two weeks, sometimes longer. Oregon public health officials are advising anyone who believes they have symptoms of measles to first call their health care provider or urgent care center by telephone to create an entry