Since September 2006, the Unified Communications Center (UCC) has been the center of operations for 911 and 311 calls. The UCC provides a central location for multiple agencies to address a variety...
911 has been designated as the "Universal Emergency Number" throughout the United States. OUC oversees the designated call center for all District 911 calls.
Dial 311, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to request scheduled services such as trash removal, repair of potholes, bulk pickups and recycling. If you are a DC resident, you can also call 311 to...
As part of its community outreach, OUC sponsors events such as this 9-1-1 MLK Block Party, held on April 22, 2011. This photo shows OUC staff with McGruff the Crime Dog and Red E. Fox.
OUC manages all public and non-public safety communications, including call center technology. We also manage the operations and maintenance of public safety voice radio technology.