For All Who Can Still Hear This
A public notice issued in good faith

Please be advised that conditions remain stable
for those still able to receive this message.
Stability, in this case, refers to functional operation
of the announcement itself.
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Residents are asked to remain attentive.
Be advised that attentiveness counts as full participation.
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As a precaution, all exits remain clearly marked
in accordance with earlier maps.
Maps continue to reflect confidence in the infrastructure.
Confidence remains a limited resource until further notice.
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Those seeking assistance may proceed
to the nearest designated point of service.
Points of service now observe revised hours
in alignment with availability, staffing, daylight,
and the general mood of the situation.
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Please refrain from any and all speculation.
Official municipal language covers all necessary ground.
Any ground not covered now falls
outside the scope of this update.
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In order to ensure public safety,
safety has been given a practical definition.
"Safe" now means "unobstructed for a reasonable duration."
"Reasonable" means "long enough
to complete the instruction currently in progress."
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Individuals experiencing confusion
may take comfort in knowing
confusion now appears across multiple districts
and therefore qualifies as shared experience.
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Evacuation routes remain recommended and approved
for those still capable of movement.
Be advised that movement suggests forward progress
or at least the appearance of it.
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Emergency services continue their work
as conditions continue to allow.
Conditions may receive frequent revisions.
Revisions count as municipal responsiveness, until further notice.
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Please direct all inquiries
to the appropriate channels.
All channels continue to experience high volume,
which indicates strong civic engagement.
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Updates will follow once available.
Availability responds to several factors,
including available power, reasonable access,
and the ongoing decision to keep speaking.
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Time of issue: After the final moment
this information would have changed anything.
Reference number assigned for clarity.
Clarity serves recordkeeping purposes only.
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Thank you for your cooperation.
Cooperation includes reading to the end.
The end has now arrived
and appreciates your undivided attention.
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