North Slope Borough quick reference for government services and emergency contacts

North Slope Borough maintains a clear set of municipal and emergency contacts for residents and responders, including a named Support Services manager, 24-hour dispatch numbers, and state agency lines. This reference compiles the borough mission, support services roles, street and mailing addresses, email, and the emergency phone numbers that communities across the North Slope rely on.

“The North Slope Borough is committed to having healthy communities, economically, spiritually and culturally. The borough works with the tribes, cities, corporations, schools, and businesses to support a strong culture, encourage families and employees to choose a healthy lifestyle, and sustain a vibrant economy.” That mission frames municipal operations and the list of points of contact below.

For general borough business, North Slope Borough can be reached at 907-852-2611. The borough mailing address is P.O. Box 69, Utqiagvik, AK 99723 and the street address is 1274 Agvik Street. The borough email is info@north-slope.org. Support Services provides maintenance, communications, and dispatch support. “The Support Services staff consists of the Support Services Manager, Maintenance personnel, the Data Systems Manager, Dispatch Unit and Radio Technician.” The department explains that “The Support Services Manager and Maintenance staff handles supply, janitorial, maintenance, and repair services.” It adds that “The Data Systems Manager deals with Department specific computer and communications issues.” The radio function is summarized as “The Radio Technician provides support to Police and Borough wide radio operations.” On the operational front, “The Dispatch Unit serves a vital, yet not as visible function, within the Department. Dispatchers facilitate public service agency response to calls for assistance and emergency coordination and response of police, fire, and search and rescue personnel.” Support Services Manager Darrel Love is listed with phone (907) 852-0311 and fax (907) 852-0318.

Public safety and spill response numbers are highlighted for immediate use. Police and fire dispatch is available 24 hours at 907-852-6111 and the North Slope Fire Department 24-hour line is 907-852-0234. The Local Emergency Planning Committee is listed at 907-852-0248/907-852-0356. Risk Management and LOSC contact for coastal or inland spills is 907-852-0248 with fax 907-852-0356. The planning excerpt reads: “It is the responsibility of the LOSC to initiate contact with the appropriate local government agencies and organizations once initial emergency notifications have been made. Local plans may designate who will serve as the LOSC,” and that extract appears truncated in the source.

State and regional contacts include the 24-hour State Troopers number 800-478-9300 and Dept. of Public Safety dispatch at 907-428-7200 and 907-428-7204. Other listed lines include State Troopers, Barrow post 907-852-3783 and an on-duty officer cellular number 907-322-3783; a truncated source line also shows 907-451-2362. Transportation contacts include Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities 907-269-0770 and 907-248-1573. Health and social services is listed at 907-465-3027, 907-465-4101, and 907-561-4406. University of Alaska lines are 907-486-1500 and 907-486-1540. The source material notes that “All telephone numbers are in area code 907, unless otherwise specified.”

This article draws on borough materials and planning excerpts, including North Slope SCP: Responses, part one A-1 through A-3 (December 1999, Change 2 May 2012) and The Resources Section, Part One, which supply the contact listings. Residents, community leaders, and response coordinators should use these numbers as a working reference for municipal services, emergency response, and agency contacts; note that one excerpt in the source is truncated and contact details should be checked with the borough for the most current routing and availability.