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What does Barry county 911 provide?
About Us
Located at 2600 Nashville Rd, our facility is home to both Barry County Central Dispatch and the Emergency Management Office. Staffed 24/7, we manage all emergency and non-emergency calls within Barry County, dispatching Police, Fire, and EMS services to ensure the safety and well-being of our community.
Barry County Central Dispatch is solely funded through a dedicated millage. This millage provides the financial support necessary to carry out essential services, including:
- Processing emergency calls: Ensuring that all 911 calls are answered and handled promptly.
- Next Generation 911: Upgrading and maintaining the technology needed for advanced, digital 911 services.
- Salaries for Emergency Communications Officers: Compensating the dedicated professionals who manage calls and dispatch critical services.
- Maintaining equipment and networks: Ensuring that all communication tools and systems are fully operational at all times.
- Operations and maintenance of critical infrastructure: Keeping the facilities and technology up to date to ensure reliable emergency response.
This millage is crucial for the continued operation and improvement of emergency services in Barry County.
Texting 911
We accept Text-to-911 messages (SMS only; no pictures or group texts).
- In the "To" field, enter 911
- Type your message
- Press Send and you will receive a prompt response from our Dispatch team.
If you receive a message saying the service is unavailable, please dial 911.
Smart911
We use Smart 911 to enhance emergency response in Barry County. This free service allows you to create a personalized safety profile for yourself and your household, providing important information to help our dispatchers respond quickly and accurately in an emergency.
By creating your profile, you can share details like medical conditions, allergies, emergency contacts, and more—information that can potentially save your life during critical moments.
Take just 10 minutes to sign up today and ensure a faster, more effective response when you need it most!
Rave Alerts
You can opt-in to receive important emergency alerts in Barry County, with or without a Smart911 profile.
These alerts include, but are not limited to, weather emergencies, road closures, and other critical updates.
Signing up takes just a few minutes, and you can opt-out at any time. Stay informed and prepared—sign up today!
Call Volume
Annually, we process approximately 73,000 calls and handle around 51,000 dispatched incidents. As more residents switch from landlines to wireless, over 75% of these calls now come from cell phones.
For more detailed information on our call volume, please follow this link.
Evolving Technology
At Barry County 911, we are equipped with advanced technology to help us respond quickly and accurately. We have the ability to receive a caller's location directly from cell phone providers, which helps us pinpoint your location in emergency situations. There are times when additional tools are needed to ensure we can find you swiftly these tools include applications such as Rapid SOS. This is a location application that provides us with enhanced, real-time GPS data from your mobile device, even when traditional location information is unavailable.
As technology in the 911 field continues to evolve, we are committed to utilizing the best available tools to provide faster, more accurate responses and improve overall safety for our community.