Morton County 911 Information

If you need immediate assistance, call 911.

 

Calling 911 is the primary way to request emergency response in Morton County. Your call connects to trained emergency communications professionals who coordinate law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services based on your location and the nature of the emergency.

Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom) answers 911 calls for the City of Mandan. The State Emergency Communications Center (SECC), located at Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, provides dispatch services for unincorporated Morton County and incorporated cities including Almont, New Salem, Glen Ullin, Hebron, and Flasher.

Regardless of which center answers the call, emergency response is coordinated according to your location and the type of assistance needed.

When to Call 911

Call 911 for emergencies that require an immediate response, including:

  • Accidents with injuries

  • Breathing problems

  • Choking or unconscious person

  • Crime in progress

  • Drowning

  • Fights or display of weapons

  • Fire or smell of smoke

  • Poisoning

  • Stabbing or shooting

  • Other life-threatening situations

If someone’s safety is at risk or waiting could make the situation worse, call 911.

Text-to-911

Text-to-911 is available in Morton County.

If you are unable to safely make a voice call, you may send a text message to 911. This may be appropriate in situations where speaking could put you in danger or if you are unable to speak.

When texting 911:

  • Enter “911” in the recipient field

  • Provide your exact location first

  • Briefly describe the emergency

  • Answer questions from the dispatcher

Voice calls are preferred whenever possible, as they allow faster communication and clearer information.

NOTE: Text-to-911 may only be used for emergencies. It is not available for non-emergency situations.

What to Expect When You Call

When you call 911, you will first be asked for your location. Providing accurate location information allows responders to be dispatched as quickly as possible.

You may also be asked:

  • What is happening

  • Whether anyone is injured

  • If there are any immediate safety concerns


Remain on the line until the dispatcher advises you that it is appropriate to disconnect.

Location Information

While technology assists in identifying caller location, it may not always be exact, particularly in rural areas or large buildings.

If you do not know your address, be prepared to provide:

  • A nearby intersection or landmark

  • A highway number and mile marker

  • Direction and distance from a known location


Clear and accurate location information helps reduce response time.

Non-Emergency Assistance

For situations that do not require an immediate response, use the appropriate non-emergency number for your area.

City of Mandan
Central Dakota Communications Center (CenCom)
701-223-9111

Mandan Police Department
701-667-3250

Unincorporated Morton County and incorporated cities of Almont, New Salem, Glen Ullin, Hebron, and Flasher
State Emergency Communications Center (SECC)
701-328-9921

Morton County Sheriff’s Office
701-667-3330

Use the non-emergency number for:

  • Abandoned vehicles

  • Barking dogs

  • Keys locked in a vehicle

  • Crime not in progress

  • Legal advice requests

  • Loud parties

  • Minor accidents without injuries

  • Power outages during a storm

  • Runaways (no immediate danger)

  • Weather or road condition information


Using the appropriate number helps keep 911 lines available for urgent situations.

Related Information

911 Addressing