Sitka guide
4 listed · checked Oct 5, 2026

Emergency help in Sitka

In an emergency, dial 911. Below are national hotlines, non-emergency police and fire lines, hospitals and urgent care, and the Coast Guard.

National lines

  • Police, fire or ambulance911Call 911 for any situation that needs police, the fire department or an ambulance right away.Checked Oct 5, 2026 · 911.gov
  • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, for free support if you or someone you know is in emotional distress.Checked Oct 5, 2026 · 988lifeline.org
  • Poison Help(800) 222-1222Free, confidential help 24/7 from a nurse, pharmacist or doctor at your local poison center.Checked Oct 5, 2026 · poisonhelp.hrsa.gov
  • On the waterVHF 16For a maritime emergency, hail the Coast Guard on VHF-FM channel 16, the distress and hailing channel.Checked Oct 5, 2026 · pacificarea.uscg.mil

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Emergency & medical in Sitka

Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center

Hospital & emergency room · Japonski Island

SEARHC hospital with a 24/7 emergency department. Dial 911 in an emergency.

Emergency department open 24/7. New hospital building opened summer 2026.

Hours
24 hours
Address
227 Tongass Dr, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone
(907) 623-1800
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SEARHC Sitka Urgent Care

Urgent care & clinic · Downtown

Walk-in urgent care inside Sitka Medical Center; no appointment needed. Open to residents and visitors.

Inside Sitka Medical Center.

Hours
Daily 8am–6pm
Address
700 Katlian St, Suite E, Sitka, AK 99835
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Sitka Fire Department

Fire & ambulance · Downtown

Fire, EMS, rescue and search-and-rescue for all of Sitka. Dial 911 for emergencies; this is the main line.

Hours
Hours not published. Call ahead.
Address
209 Lake St, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone
(907) 747-3233
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Sitka Police Department

Police · Downtown

City and borough police. For emergencies dial 911; this is the main non-emergency line.

Anonymous crime line: (907) 747-8980.

Hours
Hours not published. Call ahead.
Address
304 Lake St, #102, Sitka, AK 99835
Phone
(907) 747-3245
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