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In Memory Of 1953 - 2010

Former Director Selma Southard

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Address
111 E. 11th Street, 2nd level, Lawrence, KS 66044
Admin. Phone	Fax
(785) 832-5237	(785) 330-2801
Non Emergency 24 Hour Phone
(785) 843-0250
Email

Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Important Information About 911

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This page contains important information about 911 in Douglas County, Kansas.

911 Is For Emergencies Only!

When should I dial 911? (remember 911 calls from pay telephones and cellular telephones are free)

Medical Emergencies: When someone needs immediate medical attention.
Fire Emergencies: When something is on fire, there is the smell of gas or smoke, or if you see smoke.
Police Emergencies: When you see someone committing a crime, about to commit a crime, or a crime has just occurred.

What should I do when I call 911?
Stay calm and speak clearly. Answer the dispatcher's questions as accurately and thoroughly as possible. Do not hang up until you are told to do so by the dispatcher. Give the dispatcher the following information:

Address of the emergency
Phone number of the caller
What type of emergency you are reporting
Name of responsible party

Who should I call in an emergency?
In any emergency, call 911 from anywhere in Douglas County, Kansas. For a list of important emergency and non-emergency telephone numbers, visit the ' Emergency Telephone Numbers ' page.