What is Enhanced 911?

Enhanced 911, or E911, is a system which routes an emergency call to the 911 center closest to the caller, and automatically displays the caller’s phone number and address. The 911 Telecommunicator will typically ask the caller to verify the information, which appears on his or her computer screen.

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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?