The center handles all incoming cellular 9-1-1 calls, call boxes, public and allied inquiries and requests. The center also dispatches CHP officers, tow trucks, Cal Trans during their dispatch off hours, and requests fire and medial when needed.
Ukiah Communication Center covers Lake county and southern Mendocino county. Ukiah Communication Center is a small center with twelve dispatch positions, manned with two dispatchers at any given time. The communications center also shares the same building with CHP officers and DMV.
Mendocino County is in Northern California, just a couple hours north of San Francisco; with an approximate population of 87,000. The county is noted for its distinctive rugged coastline, breathtaking beaches, picturesque villages, majestic redwood forests, and sprawling vineyards. Mendocino County combines the best of serenity, wilderness, and embodies the finest aspects of living well. Enjoy America’s greenest wine region, stare up into a mighty redwood tree or watch migrating whales while visiting the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the USA.
Lake County is also just a couple hours north of San Francisco, Sacramento Valley, and the Pacific Coast. It has an approximate population of 65,000 and the economy is primarily based on agriculture, and the geothermal power industry. Lake County is also famous for its pears and walnuts. Lake County takes its name from Clear Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake wholly within California. It also houses Mount Konocti, an ancient volcano offering one of the newest day hikes in the state. Lake County combines spectacular scenic beauty and unsurpassed recreation. Enjoy the state’s cleanest air, wine tasting, off-road adventures and entertainment from any of the four casinos.
