During the eclipse, only call for real emergencies

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The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse will be a busy day for many in its viewing path. To ensure the safety of Hamilton County residents and visitors, county leaders ask that the following instructions related to emergency communication be heeded.

In an emergency

It is estimated that Hamilton County will welcome over 600,000 guests for on Monday, April 8. In preparation for this event, public safety officials are identifying emergent and non-emergent calls.

Emergency situations may include but are not limited to:

  • Medical assistance
  • Car accidents with entrapment or injuries occur
  • Physical or verbal disturbances
  • Wrong way drivers

During heavy emergency request periods, lower priority calls may have a longer response time.

Non-emergency situations may include but are not limited to:

  • Requesting a VIN check
  • Possession of a lost or found animal
  • Minor property damage crashes occur
  • Submitting a noise complaint

For these non-emergency situations, please call the non-emergency line at (317) 773-1282.

Additional public safety information related to the Total Solar Eclipse can be found at tinyurl.com/HamCoSolarEclipse.