 
9-1-1 PROCEDURES
9-1-1 is the telephone number to dial when help is needed in an emergency. By dialing 9-1-1 you will have direct access to FIRE, POLICE, MEDICAL AID, RESCUE and POISON CONTROL.
WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1:
- Call 9-1-1 when life and/or property are in immediate danger;
- When you see smoke or a fire;
- When you see a crime being committed;
- When rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.
WHEN NOT TO CALL 9-1-1:
- Never call 9-1-1 as a joke!
- Do not call 9-1-1 for information, such as road or weather conditions, area power outages, or directions.
HOW TO CALL 9-1-1:
- Dial 9-1-1 (No money is required from a pay phone)
- Give the operator the nature of your emergency.
- Give your exact address and cross street.
- Give the telephone number from which you are calling.
- Give your name.
- DO NOT HANG UP - there may be additional information needed by the operator.
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