Ellis County Communications

09/21/2026

💙 CARE: Helping First Responders Better Serve Our Community

When an emergency happens, having the right information can make a difference.

The Ellis County CARE Alert Program — Creating Awareness, Responding Effectively — allows individuals and families to voluntarily provide important information to emergency responders before an emergency occurs.

CARE may be especially helpful for individuals who:
• Have developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities
• Are on the autism spectrum
• Have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive impairments
• Have unique communication needs
• Have medical conditions or other needs responders should be aware of

When a CARE Alert is on file, dispatchers and participating first responders can access that information when responding to an emergency. This can help improve communication, reduce stress, and support a more informed and compassionate response.

🔒 Your information is confidential and is available only to authorized emergency personnel when necessary. CARE registrations are renewed annually to help keep information current.

👉 Learn more or register for the CARE Alert Program:
ellisco.net/757/CARE

📞 Questions? Contact Ellis County Communications at 785-625-1011 or [email protected].

09/04/2026

📢 Ellis County Offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.

County offices will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

Please remember that 911 services remain available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergencies.

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!

04/16/2026

09/30/2025

PLEASE READ!!! Here is an updated map. As of now they are on schedule for 3pm.

09/30/2025

Es**rt route information.

Hays Police Sgt. Scott Heimann Kansas Highway PatrolOn behalf of the H

09/21/2025

Congratulations to Rachel — a shining example of how our team positively impacts the lives of those we serve.

911 Ellis County Dispatcher Rachel Barnes

09/17/2025

🚨 New CARE Alert Program for At-Risk Residents 🚨

Ellis County Communications, in partnership with local law enforcement, is launching CARE (Creating Awareness, Responding Effectively) — a voluntary program to help first responders better assist residents with special needs during emergencies.

If you or a loved one has developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other medical/communication needs, you can register online to share important information with emergency services.

🖱️ Find more information here: https://www.ellisco.net/757/CARE

Safety matters—let first responders know how to help!

07/05/2025

Strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are moving slowly east through west central Kansas and extreme southwest Kansas.

07/04/2025

HEADS UP!

With the potential of storms in the area this evening, the fireworks show may be pushed up from its original time at 10 p.m.

Keep an eye out on this account for offical updates!