Did you know that Wellsford is in Kiowa County? This stretch of highway has a little curve to it, so if you’re traveling and having car trouble, pulling into town would be the safest option.

The only bad part is, some of the road signs aren’t the easiest to read! Yes, there are like 5 streets and two stops signs, but we want to make sure we know where you are! What3words does it again, showing your exact location.

Plus if you’re ever looking for a little antique place to stop or a small engine repair guy, Wellsford has you covered! #KnowExactlyWhere ... See MoreSee Less

Another great reason to use what3words (it’s a free app). Have you ever thought about taking the backroads and enjoying the scenery? Kiowa County has many beautiful places. Unfortunately, the deeper you go, the lack of cell service you have!

Driving down the “Belvidere Blacktop” there aren’t many places to turn off. It’s just a straight shot down. There are a few local ranches down pretty far. With harvest coming soon, or control burns, sometimes there are accidents or burns get out of hand. By using what3words, you can be in the middle of a field and share the exact location.

Usually the ranch owners will meet us at the roadway, but if they’re busy rendering aid or trying to keep the fire calm until help arrives, this gets us right to them. If you’re just taking a nice drive, it’s all fun and games until you get to 70th and 79th road, then you start worrying about the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Luckily, what3words worked the entire time! #KnowExactlyWhere ... See MoreSee Less

Did you know that Kiowa County has 3 different sets of passing lanes?! Yes, 3! We have one set located just west of Mullinville, one between Mullinville and Greensburg (near the Northern Natural Gas Plant) and one between Greensburg and Haviland.

First things first. Passing lanes are for folks like Office Manager Krista, who likes to live life in the fast lane! 🚙🏁 some folks don’t realize you are required to stay to the right unless you’re passing the RV’s on the road (just kidding!!). But really, stay to the right unless you’re passing safely.

There are mile markers located on your right side while traveling. While the signs are huge, having the what3words can be helpful. If you happen to be in the passing lanes near the gas plant, it will help to know if you’re closer to Mullinville or Greensburg so when we page out the firemen (the real hero’s!) 🚒 we will know which volunteer station to send!

While the mile marker signs are gigantic, they are sometimes hard to see in the dark! Don’t forget to merge!! #KnowExactlyWhere ... See MoreSee Less

Have you ever been to the Round Barn?! It’s a historical site right here in Kiowa County. Only thing is, it’s literally out in the middle of nowhere.

We have many folks who travel during the summer checking out historical places. Office Manager Krista has lived in Kansas all 40 (almost 41) years of her life and she has never been there. Until today!!!

With the summer heat in place, it’s a nice area to venture off and enjoy the beauty Kansas has to offer. Using what3words, you could even make it a scavenger hunt!

This also comes in handy when we have new first responders to the area. Not all of us grew up here! So, if you find a snake in your boot (hope you don’t!) and you need EMS, give dispatch your 3 words and we’ll have help on the way! 🥾🐍 #KnowExactlyWhere ... See MoreSee Less

Yesterday, Office Manager Krista received a call from a neighboring county dispatcher. She advised she was in our county to pick up a friend of her child. While there, she got a flat tire. She wasn’t exactly sure what road she was on. So we asked her to share her what3words.

As soon as she did, Dispatcher Megan plugged the words into our map and sent Deputy Michael to assist!

It will allow you to choose which app you’d like to use to navigate your way! Deputy Michael showed up and saved the day! #KnowExactlyWhere ... See MoreSee Less

Kiowa County has many travelers near and far that drive our highways every day. Another great example of using what3words app.

Unfortunately, we have many accidents on our highway. If you’re local, you can call in and tell us your location by using well known landmarks. We do have many people that really aren’t sure where they are! We sometimes get folks who call to tell us they hit a deer and the only location they know is they’re between “Dodge City and Wichita”. That’s a long stretch of highway. Get your three words and share them with dispatch. We can get you help coming!

This isn’t just for Kiowa County!! Many dispatch centers in Kansas are able to plug this info into our mapping system! If you’re interested in learning how this works or need help downloading it, stop in. We can help! #KnowExactlyWhere ... See MoreSee Less