The Lawrence County 911 center is now beginning operation with the
best in technology has to offer at this time. We have two operating
terminals at the 911 center to be able to handle enhanced 911 calls and
wireless 911 calls (Cell phone) to give a direction for emergency
responders in time of need if someone is unable to give the information
or is unaware of where they are.
But we must stress that the information for enhanced 911 calls are
only good if you have provided the information to the 911 center
database. This means that you must at least respond to the notices
that as been ongoing for the last two years and verified your name and
telephone number with an address that was assign. If you live in the
City of Louisa where the addresses have not changed you need to verify
your name and telephone number with the 911 addressing office.
In other words if you have not done this and your not in the database
you will not show up on the information screen and we will be back to
basic 911 where we have to ask and get directions if you are able to
give them and know where you live. So please take the time to
verify the information. This way if a child or someone incapable of
speaking that the information will show up and the 911 center can
respond someone to the location to help and or save a life
automatically. You can do this Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM by
contacting 911 office number at
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We have the state of the art equipment and telecommunicators are
being trained in house and then sent to the Department of Criminal
Justice Training Center for 4 weeks of academy training to be state
certified as telecommunicators. They should in turn be able to handle
any and all types of emergencies that they have been trained for. These
people have dedicated their lives for the safety and well being of the
public to further their training in providing the best in response and
maintaining the safety of the public.
Our goal is to Save the lives and property of the people for the
future to provide, maintain, or improve the crisis or event that has
enter their lives , to be the link when there is no one else, to provide
all that we can do to bring if possible back to a normal life. To be the
calm and caring person in the storm.
Many never think of the 911 center till they need it, please take the
time to educate your family and friends of when to call, what to say and
to remain as calm as possible.
We also come to schools, churches and functions to promote, and
inform public safety and awareness. The office number for information is
606-638-4851
Thank you for your thoughts and efforts.
Tim Ellis
Lawrence County911 Coordinator
