Calling 9-1-1 from your

 Wireless/Cellular Telephone

9-1-1 should be called from a wireless/cellular telephone in life threatening emergencies only . . .

          Life Threatening Emergencies are:

                                    Medical Emergencies such as:

                                                      ·        Heart Attack/Stroke

·        Severe Bleeding

·        Breathing Difficulties

                                    Crimes in Progress such as:

                                                      ·        Robbery / Burglary / Hold Ups

·        Crimes Involving Weapons

·        Violent Crimes

                                     Fire Emergencies

All other law enforcement, fire and medical related calls should be directed to your local public safety departments 10 digit phone number.

Know your wireless / cellular telephone features:

• Know the wireless / cellular telephone number you are calling from

• Know your keypad

o       Lock Feature

o       Auto Dial Feature

• Utilize memory features to program public safety department phone numbers.

Maintain awareness of your surroundings so you are able to give authorities an accurate description.

• Know your location, your call may need to be transferred

• Know your location:

• Community / County you are calling from

• Mile marker numbers

•  Street Names / Addresses / Intersections

• Landmarks

•  Be prepared to report:

  • Exact location of the emergency

  • Type of emergency

  • Your name

  • Telephone Number you are calling from

Stay Calm and never hang up until instructed to do so.

Be prepared to answer additional questions.

Listen for further instructions.

When calling from a location (such as your home or office) always use the telephone installed for the premise and not a wireless / cellular telephone.

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