How to make a 9-1-1 call
 

 

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HOW TO MAKE A 9‑1‑1 EMERGENCY CALL

 

Dial 9‑1‑1 from either a rotary or a touch‑tone phone.

 

Speak Clearly and Stay Calm.

 

Tell the 9‑1‑1 telecommunicator/dispatcher, "I have an emergency.  I need the               . (Police, Fire, Ambulance).

 

Give a clear and simple description of the emergency.

 

Tell the dispatcher where the help is needed and answer their questions.  (Let the dispacther control the conversation.  They know what information is needed and the quickest way to get help to you).

 

DO NOT HANG UP until the dispatcher says to.  If you have to leave the phone for your safety, leave the receiver "off the hook" and inform the dispatcher of what your doing, if possible.

 

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN CALLING 9‑1‑1.

(This information is vital for both children AND adults).

 

NAME

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER

DIRECTIONS TO YOUR HOME*

 

Children also need to know the following:

Where Mom & Dad works

Telephone number to mom & dads work.

A neighbor that they could go to ‑ "Safe Neighbor"

 

 

More Links:

http://www.911.state.tx.us/browse.php/defaulthome

http://www.nena9-1-1.org

http://apco911.org

 

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