When to Call 9-1-1
9-1-1 is the Police, Fire and Medical emergency telephone
number. An emergency is any serious medical problem
(chest pains, seizure, bleeding), any type of fire (brush, car,
building), or any life-threatening situation (fights, person
with a weapon, etc.). You are also urged to call 9-1-1 to
report crimes in progress, whether or not a life is
threatened.
Below are examples of when to dial 9-1-1 and
important information to remember.
CALL 9-1-1 if
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A person is in need of immediate medical treatment.
You are involved in or observe a motor vehicle, train
or bicyclist in an accident.
There is smoke or fire coming from a building or
vehicle.
A person publicly displays a firearm.
Someone appears to be forcing a person into a car.
A stranger engages with or invites children to go
with him/her.
People are acting suspiciously around schools, parks
or other recreational areas.
There is someone breaking or opening and entering
a neighbor’s window or door.
Anyone suspiciously enters or leaves a house or
business.
You observe someone damaging or defacing
property.
You hear a person screaming for help.
An alarm (fire or burglar) is sounding.
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