About 9-1-1 in LaMoure County
LaMoure County 9-1-1 calls are answered by the North Dakota Department of Emergency Services — State Emergency Communication Center (SECC) in Bismarck. For non-emergency calls, please contact the SECC at 1-800-472-2121.
LaMoure County is a member of the North Dakota 911 Association. www.northdakota911.com
LaMoure County 911 Fee
As of January 1, 2021, the LaMoure County 911 fee per assessed landline and cell line is $2.00. Here is how that fee is allocated:
- 25% (approximately $0.50) is sent to the State of North Dakota for the Statewide Interoperable Communication Project (SIRN).
- Approximately 5% is used for the North Dakota Joint Powers Agreement with all ND counties for Next Generation 911 and telecommunications.
- The remaining funds are used to support the Public Safety Answering Point (dispatch) at SECC and countywide administration of the program.
9-1-1 Addressing
Since 1993, LaMoure County follows the "Burkle Addressing System" which divides North Dakota into a four-quadrant grid. All north-to-south section lines are designated avenues, and all east-to-west section lines are designated streets. LaMoure County is in the southeast quadrant, so all rural streets and addresses carry the "SE" directional designation after "ST" or "AVE".
Cities have jurisdiction to address properties within their city limits and typically follow their own addressing scheme.
To obtain a new 9-1-1 address or verify an existing address in rural LaMoure County, call 701-883-6096. For a new address within a city, contact your city administrator first, then the LaMoure County 9-1-1 Coordinator.
9-1-1 Can Help You
In an emergency, seconds matter — being knowledgeable and prepared can make all the difference.
- Know WHEN to call 9-1-1. 9-1-1 is for emergencies only — call if someone is hurt or in danger, or if you need immediate police, fire, or medical assistance. If you're unsure, err on the side of safety and call. If it isn't safe to talk, you can also Text to 911.
- Know WHERE you are. Your location is the most important information you can provide. Try to be aware of your surroundings at all times.
- Never hang up. Even if you called by accident or your situation resolved, let the dispatcher know — don't simply disconnect.
- Don't let kids play with old cell phones. Even deactivated phones with no service plan are legally required to be able to call 9-1-1.
- Don't have a landline? If you rely solely on a cell phone, remember your address is not automatically visible to the dispatcher. Don't leave young children home alone without some means of communication.
- Text to 9-1-1 should only be used when calling is not possible — for example, if the person needing help is deaf, hard of hearing, or when speaking out loud would put someone in danger.
- To Text to 9-1-1: Type 911 in the "To" field. Always include your location: house number, street address, and city.
- Example messages:
• Send Police. 123 Best Avenue. Jamestown. Intruder in home.
• Send Ambulance. 555 88th Street SE. 2 vehicle crash.