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Amid COVID-19 outbreak, dispatch center using updated procedure for 911 calls

Grand Junction Regional Communications Center Manager Jennifer Kirland discusses changes at the dispatch center

By ALEX ZORN Alex.Zorn@gjsentinel.com
Apr 10, 2020
Apr 10, 2020 Updated May 16, 2021

Grand Valley dispatchers are adjusting to new policies aimed at adapting 911 call responses to the threats of COVID-19.

Grand Junction Regional Communications Center Manager Jennifer Kirkland said dispatch has been experiencing more medical calls this past month, while calls for other things like car crashes have decreased.

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Day

Precip

Temp

Thu

52°

87°

Thu Thursday

87°/52°

Mainly clear. Lows overnight in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 0%

Sunrise: 05:48:27 AM

Sunset: 08:38:12 PM

Humidity: 22%

Wind: SE @ 8 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Thursday Night

A few passing clouds. Low 52F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.

Fri

56°

87°

Fri Friday

87°/56°

Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 2%

Sunrise: 05:48:18 AM

Sunset: 08:38:44 PM

Humidity: 17%

Wind: S @ 10 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Low 56F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Sat

57°

86°

Sat Saturday

86°/57°

A few clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 5%

Sunrise: 05:48:10 AM

Sunset: 08:39:15 PM

Humidity: 22%

Wind: WSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Saturday Night

A few clouds. Low 57F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Sun

58°

87°

Sun Sunday

87°/58°

Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 6%

Sunrise: 05:48:04 AM

Sunset: 08:39:45 PM

Humidity: 20%

Wind: SSE @ 12 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy. Low 58F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Mon

15%

54°

83°

Mon Monday

83°/54°

Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:48 AM

Sunset: 08:40:13 PM

Humidity: 21%

Wind: SSW @ 12 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Monday Night

Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 54F. Winds SE at 10 to 15 mph.

Tue

16%

55°

80°

Tue Tuesday

80°/55°

Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 16%

Sunrise: 05:47:57 AM

Sunset: 08:40:40 PM

Humidity: 27%

Wind: WSW @ 11 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Tuesday Night

A few clouds from time to time. Low around 55F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Wed

11%

58°

84°

Wed Wednesday

84°/58°

Plenty of sun. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 11%

Sunrise: 05:47:57 AM

Sunset: 08:41:05 PM

Humidity: 28%

Wind: WSW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 9 Very High

Wednesday Night

A few clouds. Low 58F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

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Amid COVID-19 outbreak, dispatch center using updated procedure for 911 calls