School districts throughout WashingtonCounty will start their 2010 - 2011 school years this week. Be careful while driving in and around school zones, bus stops and other areas where kids gather. They will be on the move - walking, biking and driving to and from school.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, most traffic accidents involving drivers under the age of 21, in 2009, occurred between 3 pm and 4 pm, when school typically lets out. Drivers need to be aware of the increased traffic during this time - not just in areas around schools, but all around town.
Remember: Many of these drivers are inexperienced. It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash.
It’s important that parents talk to their children about riding a bus or walking to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws. Our children are our future. Let’s protect them.
Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 August 2010 14:17
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Washington County Central Dispatch 911 is the Primary dispatch agency for Law / Fire / EMS for citizens of Washington County Missouri. We are located at12252 N. State Highway 21, Cadet, MO 63630. Our Administrative Line Phone Number is 573-438-0040, Non-Emergency Dispatch Line is 573-438-1079.
Washington County Central Dispatch 911 has been dedicated to serving the citizens of Washington County since April of 2004. Washington County Central Dispatch is staffed by the Director, Assistant Director, Addressing Manager, 11 Full-Time Dispatchers, and Several Part-Time Dispatchers. We staff 4 crews of two Dispatchers, working 12 hour shifts and a 12 hour layover shift. This allows us to maintain a minimum level of staffing per shift of two dispatchers 24/7. We also staff a third Dispatcher, working a 12 hour layover shift, at times of historically high call volume 7 days a week. All of our employees are Nationally Certified Emergency Telecommunicators and are also nationally certified Emergency Medical, Law and Fire Dispatchers through the National Academy of Emergency Dispatch.
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