FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  March 19, 2020

Contact:  David Hudson, Sebastian County Judge at 479-783-6139

The Sebastian County Judge's Office Department of Emergency Management in partnership with the City of Fort Smith, United Way of Fort Smith Area, UAMS, Arkansas Department of Health and both Baptist and Mercy Hospitals are opening a regional call center to address the COVID 19 Virus.

The call center will be open from 8 AM to 8 PM and will be staffed with medical professionals.  The call takers will be asking specific questions and will direct those who need assistance to the appropriate facility to address their concerns.

If you have questions or need resources, you may contact 211, where a skilled person will direct you to the right location or service.

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For further information on dialing 211, refer to the following site:  https://www.unitedway.org/our-impact/featured-programs/2-1-1