Emergency Communications
A listing of pages related to emergency communications, 9-1-1 and emergency notifications and alerts.
If you are in an emergency situation and need help immediately, please dial 9-1-1
ECC acts as a communications link between the citizen who needs an emergency service response and response agencies
Active AMBER alerts can be seen at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's AMBER Alert Program webpage.
Douglas County has a burn hotline for those wishing to conduct open burning. Call 785-832-5394 to hear the current burn status and, if allowable, log your burn.
The NE Kansas Regional Notification System is a free call notification system that sends selected emergency alerts through phone call, text and/or email. Alerts include severe weather alerts.
The Outdoor Warning Siren System consists of 44 strategically placed sirens and is designed to alert those who are outdoors of impending severe weather.
Project Lifesaver is the search and rescue program for “at risk” individuals who are prone to wandering.
Plan ahead for any emergency by getting 911 the information to help you fast and keep your family safe.
Text-to-911 service is available for those individuals who cannot safely make a voice call to 911 in an emergency.
All-hazard emergency weather radios provide continuous, useful weather information.