How to contact 911 Today, calling 911 from cellphones is the most common way to report an emergency. Roughly 80% of calls are made from a wireless phone.

While people are encouraged to stay home and save lives during this crisis, it’s critical that they understand that it’s OK to call 911 if they are experiencing a medical emergency.

When in doubt, you should always call 911, Dr. Russ Kino, an emergency medicine specialist medical director of the Weingart Foundation Emergency Department at Providence Saint John's Health Center ...

Coronavirus should not stop you from calling 911 or going to the hospital for medical emergencies, health officials are warning. Hospitals are safe and isolating COVID-19 patients.

Of the 1.2 million 911 calls last fiscal year, 300,000 — or one fourth — were non-emergencies that could have been handled by calling 311 or other agencies, according to D.C.’s Office of ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri police 911 dispatchers handle an average of 1 million calls a year. They take every call seriously so it's important to call only in true emergencies and ...

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And then we dispatch it on the radio to whatever unit’s the closest,” said Gallant. For medical-aid-related incidents, 911 calls are transferred to the Orange County Fire Authority.

Of the 1.2 million 911 calls last fiscal year, 300,000 — or one fourth — were non-emergencies that could have been handled by calling 311 or other agencies, according to D.C.’s Office of ...

DC launches campaign urging residents to only call 911 for emergencies The campaign is aimed at educating Washingtonians and visitors about when it is appropriate to call 911 vs. 311.

Holidays Here's when you should call 911 on Fourth of July, according to authorities Authorities said people should only dial the number for emergencies. Credit: Fourth of july sparkler ...