Missy Gambill,
E-911 Coordinator
Clay County Justice Center
611 E. Jackson St.
812-446-0911
When To Call 911
Calling 911 in an emergency can save your life or the life of a loved one.
However, 911 systems can at times be abused and overloaded. There are many instances where 9-1-1 was dialed simply to ask for information or to report a nuisance.
Remember, dialing 9-1-1 is for an emergency and is serious. Calling 911 unnecessarily can endanger someone else's life or property when they really do need help. Never call 911 as a prank or joke. This is not only against the law, it could keep an emergency line tied up for someone who really needs it.
For non-emergencies in Clay County please call our regular Sheriff’s Dept number at 446-2535.
When to Call 911
To get help for someone who is seriously injured or needs immediate medical attention
If you see a crime in progress or about to occur
To report a fire
When you feel you are in danger
When someone else is in danger, or their property is in danger
To report a drunk driver
To report a major accident
When NOT to Call 911
To report a crime that is no longer in progress and does not require an immediate response
To report missing property
To report a loud party
To report minor auto accidents and disabled vehicles
To report telephone, cable, or power outages
To inquire about weather, road conditions
