Skagit 911

07/16/2026

🎆 Ever wonder what the busiest day of the year looks like at Skagit 911?

Many holidays bring an increase in calls for service, and the 4th of July was no exception!

In this recap, you'll see:
📞 Total call volume
🚨 911 call statistics
⏱️ Emergency call answer times
🤖 How ANET helped dispatchers stay available for emergencies
📊 A comparison to a typical Saturday
🙏 A thank you to many of the agencies who made this possible

We're proud of our dispatchers and all staff for their professionalism and dedication. Our dispatchers were here 24/7, answering calls, handling police and fire/EMS radio, and connecting people with the help they needed.

Thank you first responders and partner agencies for everything they do to serve our community.

Thank you to our community for celebrating responsibly and helping keep 911 available for those who needed it most. We appreciate your partnership in keeping Skagit County safe.

🎥 Check out our July 4th recap below!

For those who may prefer to look at the information rather than watch it in video/reel form, you can view it here on our website: https://skagit911.us/breaking-down-july-4th-2026/

07/16/2026

There’s concern that lightning may spark wildfires. Please help do your part by reducing sparks and calling 911 if you see fires start. A red flag warning is in place for Thursday’s weather pattern for portions of the Olympic Mountains, the North Cascades and the Central Cascades along with the Columbia Basin and portions of Benton, Franklin, Grant, Klickitat, Skamania, Walla Walla, Yakima, Adams, Douglas, Chelan, Kittitas and portions of Skamania, Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, Pierce, Lewis, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Mason, Jefferson and Clallam counties. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. Check your local forecast for particulars at weather.gov.
You can help:
* Prepare for a wildfire by maintaining your lawn and removing combustible debris from around your home.
* Clear area near your home of leaves, dead vegetation & other combustible debris to reduce sources of fuel.
* Be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire occurs by knowing your family’s evacuation plan. Tip: Plan several escape routes away from your home by car and by foot.
* When an evacuation notice is issued for a wildfire, take prompt action to maximize survival chances.
* Talk to your neighbors about Wildfire Safety. Plan how the neighborhood could work together before and after a wildfire.
* Learn more about our state’s evacuation levels: https://mil.wa.gov/wildfire

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

07/04/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BfKGAGNnE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

I mean, who am I to argue with research? 🤷

As we head into the 4th of July Weekend, it is critical that we all do our part to not set the state on fire. You all are already incredibly interesting and attractive (yes, I am talking to YOU), but here are some things you can do to be even MORE interesting and MORE attractive:

-Check your local fire restrictions before any kind of fire enters the equation. Yes, this means recreational fires, debris burns, etc.

-If you are having any kind of fire, make sure to drown, stir, and feel the fire after you are done to be sure it is cool to the touch and safe to leave. You are the hot one, NOT THE FIRE.

-Towing a trailer or a boat? Check and be sure those chains are not dragging, as they can send sparks off the roadway and into dry brush.

-The hottest people never park in long, dry grass, researchers also told me this.

-Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Many communities across the state are putting on great (and safe) shows this weekend!

Now imagine how amazing we will all look and feel after a weekend of not setting the state on fire. We will be unstoppable!

07/03/2026

Consider this our annual attempt at being relatable!

You can help us by:

🚨 Calling 911 only for emergencies.
☎️ Using 360-428-3211 for fireworks complaints and other non-emergency issues.
🎆 Celebrating fireworks safely, responsibly, and where they're legal.
🚗 Never driving impaired—and watching for pedestrians after dark.
📲 Sharing our previous 4th of July post to help spread the word!

🐶 Keep pets indoors if they're sensitive to fireworks.
🚒 Keep a bucket of water or hose nearby.
📍 Know your location before calling 911—when possible!
🚫 Don't tie up 911 asking if fireworks are legal where you are (check our previous post instead!).
🚨 If you see smoke or an uncontrolled fire, that's a 911 call.
📵 If it's loud but not an emergency, please use the non-emergency line.
📱Our automated call-taker assistant, Echo, helps us help you. The information you provide to Echo (non-emergencies only) is relayed to our dispatchers while keeping them available to answer 911 lines.
🤝 Be patient—July 4th is our busiest day of the year, and our dispatchers are helping callers as quickly and safely as possible.

06/29/2026

We did our best to provide a clear and helpful Spanish translation for our Spanish speaking community members. If you notice any errors or have suggestions to improve it, we'd love to hear your feedback!

¡El 4 de julio es el día con más llamadas del año para Skagit 911! 🚨

Como ya está muy cerca, queremos compartir con ustedes información importante para ayudarles a celebrar de forma segura.

Saber cuándo llamar al 911, cuándo usar la línea de no emergencias y cómo celebrar de manera responsable ayuda a mantener los recursos de emergencia disponibles para quienes más los necesitan.

Entendemos que el 4 de julio puede ser un día estresante para algunas personas de nuestra comunidad, y esperamos que esta información responda algunas de las preguntas más comunes y les ayude a prepararse para una celebración segura.

De parte de todo el equipo de Skagit 911, ¡les deseamos un feliz y seguro 4 de julio! Durante los próximos días compartiremos más ejemplos sobre cuándo llamar al 911 y cuándo usar la línea de no emergencias.

Gracias por su paciencia, amabilidad y comprensión mientras nuestros despachadores trabajan para ayudar a todas las personas lo más rápido y seguro posible.

Si tienen alguna pregunta, no duden en escribirnos. ¡Y por favor compartan esta publicación con sus familiares y amigos!

*La información sobre fuegos artificiales incluida en esta publicación se basa en el entendimiento de Skagit 911 sobre las ordenanzas locales vigente al momento de su publicación. Si la agencia de policía o la jurisdicción de su localidad publica información diferente o actualizada, por favor siga sus indicaciones.

06/28/2026

The 4th of July is *the* busiest day of the year for Skagit 911, and with it being right around the corner, we want to share some helpful information with you! Knowing when to call 911, when to use the non-emergency line, and how to celebrate safely helps keep emergency resources available for those who need them most. 🚨

We understand the stress that the 4th of July can bring to some of our community members and hope these tips help answer common questions and prepare you for a safe celebration.

From all of us at Skagit 911, have a safe and happy 4th of July! Over the next few days, we'll be posting some more examples of when to call 911 vs the non-emergency line.

Thank you for your patience, kindness, and understanding as our dispatchers work to assist everyone as quickly and safely as possible.

Please let us know if you have any questions, and please share this post with your friends and family!

*Fireworks information in this post is based on Skagit 911's current understanding of local ordinances at the time of publication. If your local law enforcement agency or jurisdiction publishes different or updated information, please follow their guidance.

06/18/2026

Our lines are back up! Sorry for the inconvenience!