The Public Safety Department oversees the operations and budgets of the Police, Fire and Animal Control Departments. It is also responsible for all aspects related to the public safety of the residents of the City of Rome.

The position of Public Safety Commissioner is a full-time position with office hours on Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Animal Control offers many services to citizens including:

  • The impoundment of stray dogs and dogs running at large. Every effort is taken to return lost and found dogs to their rightful owners.
  • Handling complaints for violations of the Rome City Code of Ordinances regarding dogs.
  • Advice and referrals for handling wildlife.

Adoptable dogs can be viewed at www.petfinder.com/index.html

The City of Rome requires an approved application to be on file before you can schedule a meet and greet with any of the dogs up for adoption at the Animal Control facility. Please fill out the Dog Adoption Application and call to schedule your appointment.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact:

Kimberly Vaughn
Animal Control Officer
(315) 337-6260
Email: Kimberly Vaughn

House numbers, easy to find and clearly visible, are first-rate safety measures. Timely and effective emergency help is ensured by posting large house numbers where responders can see them. Numbers can be on mailboxes, over doors with adequate lighting, and painted on the curb as well. House numbers should be at least 4 inches high and be easily seen from the street.

Please be community-conscious and encourage others to post their house numbers the right way for their own safety.

After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.

Visit https://www.ready.gov/  and learn how to prepare for tornadoes, floods, thunder and lightning storms, extreme heat, power outages and much more.   

Just a few resources available from this site include:

Visit https://www.ready.gov for more information 

 

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