Des Moines' Western Suburbs: What's that number?

Essential numbers you'll want to have in your cell phone!
by: Brian Wentz, Realtor

OK, I am a bit of a Boy Scout- I admit. And what was the motto? "Always be Prepared", of Course!

So if you live in the western Des Moines suburbs of Clive, West Des Moines or Urbandale, there is a number you just might want to program into your cell phone, so you can be prepared too.

These western Des Moines cities are served by West Com Dispatch, a consolidated fire, ems and police communication center, and one call to the center can dispatch police or emergency responders is a wide area of the metro area.

The emergency number is 911, of course. But having the non-emergency number can come in very handy for times that you just need to report a potentially dangerous situation, but don't want to clog up the 911 lines.

Last summer, while out showing a home, I witnessed a large dog running loose and chasing after a runner. Yikes! And I have had more than one occasion where items have fallen off vehicles along the interstate and I-235, presenting a hazard for other unsuspecting drivers.

Having these numbers handy made calling the situation in easy, and keeps others from getting hurt! So take a moment and plug the number into your cell phone. You'll appreciate having them if you need it!

Here are the numbers I have in my phone:

WestCom Dispatch: 515-222-3321

Des Moines Non-Emergency Police: 515-283-4811

Iowa State Patrol, Non Emergency Dispatch: 1-800-525-5555

Brian Wentz & Beth Ernst
Burnett Realty
www.BrianWentzRealtor.com

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