June 2023

Sedgwick County Fire District 1 (SCFD) has a new way to warn drivers that a fire truck is responding to an emergency and motorists need to use caution. SCFD vehicles are now equipped with a system called HAAS Alert that automatically sends digital notifications to drivers in the area, when a fire truck’s lights and sirens are activated. The alerts appear through GPS on the cars’ navigation and entertainment screens and on drivers’ cell phones, letting them know a fire truck is en route or on the scene of an urgent call.

Watch the video below to learn more about HAAS Alert.

Non-Emergency Line Active during July 4 Holiday 

The Sedgwick County Courthouse and Sedgwick County offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Emergency services are available by dialing or texting 9-1-1.

The Sedgwick County Emergency Communications’ non-emergency phone line, 316-290-1011, will be available 6 p.m. - 3 a.m. June 30 through July 5.

This line functions as an alternative to 9-1-1 and is meant to receive calls for non-emergency nuisances that do not pose a threat to life or property; examples include complaints about parties, excess noise and fireworks. It was established to prevent an influx of nuisance calls that can block emergency calls from reaching a call taker. If someone calls 9-1-1 with a non-emergency nuisance complaint, he or she will be transferred to the non-emergency line.

Fight the bite this summer and protect yourself against mosquitoes. The Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) suggests following the three D's to avoid mosquito bites. Drain standing water; the insects breed in standing water. Use mosquito dunks or mosquito-eating fish in ponds and stagnant water. Use insect repellent that contains DEET; this offers the best protection against mosquito bites. Dress appropriately; wear loose-fitting clothing when outdoors, especially at dawn and dusk when insects are most active.

To protect you and your family, SCHD is offering no-cost mosquito dunks this summer. Pick one up at the clinic at 1900 E. 9th St., or call (316) 660-7300 for more information.

Wichita Riverfest 2023 kicked off with a parade downtown, and several commissioners and other elected officials participated with their family members.

A special dinner was held to honor the legislative delegation from South-Central Kansas. Commissioners gathered with other state policymakers to discuss the top issues.

The Future Ready Manufacturing Center is now open and ready for exploration! Commissioners recently took a tour of the facility and were impressed by the FAA-certified airplane USD 259 students are building and the state-of-the-art equipment they are using.

As a former baseball player himself, Commissioner Baty enjoyed attending the League 42 Open House and Dedication and meeting Bob Lutz, founder of the local non-profit that gives Wichita's urban children the opportunity to play baseball without the hefty cost.

Contact Commissioner Ryan Baty

316-660-9300

Ryan.Baty@sedgwick.gov

100 N. Broadway, Ste. 660, Wichita, KS 67202