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E911-When to Call 911
911 can save your life or the life of a loved one.
Fire, law enforcement and ambulance logs are filled
with incidents where people have helped save lives
and property by dialing 9-1-1. 911 is simplifying
our lives, protecting us in emergencies and providing
opportunities to help others in need. 9-1-1 is available
through most of the U.S. as a means to easily report
any emergency without looking up other telephone numbers.
Unfortunately, 911 systems can at times be abused
and overloaded. There are many instances where 9-1-1
was dialed as a joke, to ask for information or to
report a nuisance. In some areas of the country, these
examples account for the majority of 911 calls. Please
remember, dialing 9-1-1 is for an emergency and is
serious. Calling unnecessarily can endanger someone
else's life or property when they really do need help.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL 911?
- You witness or are the victim of a serious crime
- You smell smoke or see uncontrolled fire
- You witness or are involved in a serious accident
- There is an emergency illness, injury or suspected
poisoning
- When a child / senior citizen / handicapped person
is lost,confused, frightened, or needs special assistance.
OR
- There is any situation that is potentially dangerous
and you are not sure who to call
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THERE'S A FIRE IN MY HOME?
- DO NOT use your home telephone to call
- Stay low and get out of your house immediately
- Call from your neighbor's house or from a pay
phone
- Remember, you can call 911 from a pay phone and
the call is free
WHEN CALLING 911, REMEMBER TO GIVE THE FOLLOWING
INFORMATION:
- The phone number you are calling from
- Your name
- Your address
- What your problem or situation is
- Be calm. speak clearly and remain on the line
to answer all the dispatcher's questions as best
you can
DON'T CALL 911 TO:
- Ask for a phone number you can't find in the book
- Inquire if a particular business or park is open
- Ask the cost of overnight fees at area campgrounds
- Complain about a barking dog
- Request a copy of an accident report
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