What is 911?

911 is an emergency telephone number that provides expedient access to law enforcement, fire and rescue departments and emergency medical services. 911 is the number most people in the U.S and some in International countries call to get help in a police, fire or medical emergency. A 911 call goes over dedicated phone lines to the 911 answering point closest to the caller, and trained personnel then send the emergency help as needed.

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1. How do I report a crime, accident or suspicious activity?
2. Can I call 911 from a pay phone?
3. Can someone who does not speak English call 911?
4. What if I am hearing impaired?
5. How does the 911 Telecommunicator know my address?
6. What should I do if I have been the victim of a crime?
7. Should I report suspicious activity that I observe?
8. When should I call 911?
9. What are some examples of when not to call 911?
10. What do I do if I accidently dialed 911?
11. What information should I have ready when calling 911?
12. What is 911?
13. What is Enhanced 911?
14. What happens if I don't know my exact location when I call 911?
15. Why do Telecommunicators ask so many questions when I call 911?
16. Why does my cell phone call 911 by accident?