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When should I call 911?
Call 911 in the event of a police, fire, or medical EMERGENCY. If you have a situation that requires the response of emergency personnel, call 911. Do not call 911 to ask routine questions, seek information about traffic tickets, court, to get directions, or to ask for information about prisoners in jail. If you are in doubt about whether your situation is an emergency, then play it safe and call 911
How much does it cost to dial 911?
Calling 911 from most phones is free. Calls made from your home, business, and most payphones are free when you dial 911.
What should I say when I call 911?
Immediately give your location, name, and the nature of the emergency. From there, let the professional Communications Dispatcher ask the questions. Please be patient. Help will be sent while you are talking to the person taking your call.
What should I do if I dialed 911 by mistake?
Don't hang up...stay on the line! Everyone makes mistakes, and there is no penalty to accidentally calling 911. The Communications Dispatcher will want to verify your name and address, and ensure that there is not a real emergency. If you do hang up, they will call you back to confirm that you are safe. If no one answers the attempted call back, the Law Enforcement Officers will be dispatched to your location to ascertain the nature of the call.