EMERGENCY CONTACTS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I contact the Police Department?

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, DIAL 911!

The City of Union, through an Interlocal Agreement, contracts with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department for enforcement of City Ordinances. The Sheriff’s Department also handles all ordinary police matters. For ordinary matters, please call the City office at 859-384-1511, or call the Sheriff’s Department directly at 859-334-2175.

How do I call the Fire Department?

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, DIAL 911!

The City of Union is served by the Union Fire Protection District. They may be contacted at 859-384-3342.

How do I call an ambulance?

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, DIAL 911!

The City of Union is served by the Union Fire Protection District. They may be contacted at 859-384-3342.

Who handles disaster situations?

IF YOU HAVE AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, DIAL 911!

Boone County Emergency Management provides many services for Boone County, including the cities of Florence, Union and Walton. They may be contacted at 859-334-2279.

Planning and execution of disaster and emergency mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Development and maintenance of the Boone County Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). Planning and response coordination for any natural or man-made emergency or disaster. Provide 24-hour response coverage for any significant emergency within the County and act on behalf of the County and/or City in coordinating multiple agencies and resources as necessary. Maintaining the Emergency Warning Systems (including the “Communicator” and “Geo Notify” telephone alert system and the Outdoor Warning Siren System). Maintainance of the primary and alternate Boone County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) facilities and equipment. Providing information and assistance as necessary to the County Administration and City Administrations regarding any significant emergency situation including any emergency declarations. Hazardous material release reporting, response, and enforcement. (including the operation of the Boone County Hazardous Incident Response Team – HIRT) Developing and organizing training exercises annually for public safety agencies to test response procedures within the County EOP. Retain status as a “StormReady” community as designated by the National Weather Service by maintaining various severe weather preparedness resources. Maintaining working condition and equipment inventory for the Mobile Incident Management and Communications Unit (299), Mass Casualty Incident Unit (298) and Hazardous Materials Response Unit (373). Representing Boone County on a number of committees and organizations including: Northern Kentucky Emergency Planning Committee; Ohio River Emergency Response and Notification Committee; Cincinnati Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI); Boone County Citizen Corps Council; Boone County Fire Chief’s Association; Northern Kentucky Hazmat/WMD Response Unit, Inc. and many others. Providing emergency preparedness information to the public including presentations to organized groups. Developing and maintaining the Boone County Community Emergency Response Team ( CERT ) program. Tornado shelter surveys for schools and businesses. Enforcement of Open Burning laws and ordinances. Oversight for Boone County Water Rescue.