Since 911 is for emergencies only, it helps to understand when to call and when not to call. 911 should be used for crimes in progress, life threatening situations, medical/fire emergencies, and any unknown situation.
Here are some tips for when you make that call to 911:
There are certain questions to expect during your 911 call.
Our 911 call takers are trained to ask the 5 W's on all emergency calls. Those 5 W's are:
911 Checklist to Remember
Remain Calm
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