Boone County News Release
For Immediate Release
Media Contact:
Chad Martin, Director or Joe Piper, Deputy Director
Phone: (573) 874-7400
Residents reminded of non-emergency number for BCJC
June 30, 2016
As the skies of Boone County light up and the sound of fireworks become more prevalent this week, Joint Communications is prepared for a spike in calls during the Fourth of July holiday. Residents are asked to refresh themselves on when to call 9-1-1 for fireworks-related incidents.
9-1-1 should be dialed when injuries or fire are triggered by fireworks. However, since a number of locations prohibit the discharge of fireworks within their limits, nuisance calls should be directed to (573) 442-6131, the Joint Communications non-emergency line.
Remember: non-emergency calls into 9-1-1 lines can prevent actual emergency calls from being connected in a timely manner. That could delay the response time of emergency responders to someone who really needs help.
Remember, 9-1-1 is for emergencies only.
The non-emergency number for Boone County Joint Communications is 573-442-6131.
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