July 4 Safety

The Sedgwick County Courthouse and Sedgwick County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Emergency services are available by calling 9-1-1.

The Sedgwick County Emergency Communications non-emergency phone line, 316-290-1011, will be available during the following hours:

6:30 p.m., July 1, to 3 a.m., July 2

6:30 p.m., July 2, to 3 a.m., July 3

6:30 p.m., July 3, to 3 a.m., July 4

6:30 p.m., July 4, to 3 a.m., July 5

This line functions as an alternative to 911 and is meant to receive calls for non-emergency nuisances that do not pose a threat to life or property; examples include complaints pertaining to parties, excess noise, fireworks, etc.

The non-emergency line was established to prevent an influx of nuisance calls that can block emergency calls from reaching a call taker; the non-emergency line is activated during times of historically high call volumes and as otherwise needed. If someone calls 9-1-1 with a non-emergency, he or she will be transferred to the non-emergency line.

In order to ensure everyone has a safe holiday, residents should be aware of regulations on fireworks sales and discharges in Sedgwick County municipalities and unincorporated areas. This information is available at www.sedgwickcounty.org/fire.