Buckingham County Emergency Services
Rebecca S. Carter
E-911 Coordinator
bcarter@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov
Kevin Flippen
Deputy E-911 Coordinator
kflippen@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov
E-911 Address System
WHAT IS E9-1-1?
9-1-1 is a lifesaving emergency notification network in which the caller is identified by AMI (automatic number identifier) and ALI(automatic location identifier). This information is automatically displayed on the dispatchers computer screen at the time the emergency call is answered at the dispatch center. The caller is required to only dial 3 numbers 9-1-1 to be connected to the PSAP (public safety answering point). 9-1-1 is a nationally known emergency notification number.
WILL I HAVE TO PUT MY NEW ADDRESS ON MY MAILBOX?
Yes, the postal service needs to be able to find your mailbox.
WILL I HAVE TO PUT MY NEW ADDRESS ON MY HOUSE?
Only those residents living in the town of Dillwyn will be required to place thier address on the house. All others will be provided a marker by the county that will be located at the end of the driveway.
WHAT IS MY ROAD NAME?
Most public road names have been adopted by the board of supervisors. You may obtain road name information by calling the Buckingham County E9-1-1 department at 969-7734.
I AM MOVING TO BUCKINGHAM COUNTY AND I NEED AN ADDRESS, WHO DO I CONTACT?
Please contact the Emergency Services Department at 434.969.7734 or kflippen@buckinghamcounty.virginia.gov
I AM BUILDING A HOUSE IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, HOW DO I GET AN ADDRESS SO THAT I CAN HAVE MY POWER TURNED ON?
If you are building a new home or setting up a new trailer or double wide home in Buckingham County, new addresses are issued following the footer inspections performed by the county building inspector.
