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1. What do the sirens mean?

They are Emergency Warning Signals

15-45 second two-tone or "hi-lo" is a Rescue Call
15-45 second rising and falling sound is a Fire Call
3 minute continuous steady sound is a Tornado
3 minute rising and falling sound is a Disaster

As a reminder the Westminster Chimes are sounded every day at 12:00 NOON.

2. When to or Not to Call 911?

REASONS TO CALL 911

• When you or someone else needs an ambulance

• Person calls 911 but is too frightened to speak due to the presence of a burglar or attacker in the home.

• To report a crime in progress such as a burglary or assault (fight)

• Child who does not know address calls 911 because mom or dad is ill

• Car accident involving injuries or lane blockage

• To report a fire

• If you or someone else is in immediate danger

REASONS NOT TO CALL 911

• To find out why the warning sirens are sounding

• To report a power outage. Instead call your local power company

• When you want to find out if someone has been arrested or is in jail

• When you are looking for general information or a phone number (City hall, local business.)

• When you are curious why there is a police officer or ambulance at the neighbor’s house

• To find out about weather or road conditions

• To find out about school/business closings

• For directions

• For a flat tire or if you run out of gas

• For stray dogs in the area

3. How do I learn more about the 911 Center?

If you or your youth, civic or other group/organization would like to learn more about your 911 Center or schedule a tour, please call 911 Supervisor Gale Kittell at (308) 432-0510 or Email.

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4. I will be living in the county. How do I get a rural address?

Rural address's are assigned by the E911 Supervisor. Please contact E911 Supervisor at the Communications Center at 308 432 0510 to request a 911 address application. Applications are available in person at 125 Main St, Chadron, NE. You also may request an application sent to you via fax or email.