DO
call 911 for the emergency dispatch of Police, Fire, and Ambulance.
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call 911 from a safe place if possible.
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stay calm while speaking slowly and clearly.
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answer all of the questions you are asked.
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follow exactly as the dispatcher says.
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not hang up until you are told to do so.
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teach your children how to dial 911.
DON'T
hang up if you call 911 by mistake. Remain on the line and explain to the dispatcher what happened.
DON'T
call 911 to ask when power will be restored during an outage. Contact your utility company.
DON'T
call 911 to ask about road conditions.
DON'T
call 911 to ask about school closings.
DON'T
call 911 as a prank or to “test” your phone.
DON'T
call 911 to report non emergency complaints.