The 911 dispatch center that handles emergency calls for Durango and much of La Plata County rerouted calls to neighboring counties for about 10 hours Tuesday and early Wednesday because of a software.
911 dispatchers are classified federally as “office and administrative support.”
“I’m not sure of the last time somebody’s secretary listened to someone burn to death or shoot themselves or discover t.
At 3:58 p.m. May 26, the Durango/La Plata Emergency dispatch center received a 911 call from someone camping along Vallecito Creek. A kayak had come speeding down the rushing waterway without a human .
Skiers and snowboarders taking to the slopes are being asked to pay closer attention to their Apple watches and other wearable devices that can send automatic calls to emergency service dispatch cente.
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