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When and how to use 9-1-1
9-1-1 is simply a telephone number used for reporting all types of emergencies - police, fire and emergency medical.
9-1-1 makes reporting emergencies fast and easy;
The 3 digit number makes it easy to remember - you no longer waste time looking up the correct number to dial in an emergency!
The 3 digit number makes it fast to dial - dialing 3 numbers is obviously quicker than dialing 7 numbers.
DO NOT program 9-1-1 into speed dials - WHY? 9-1-1 is fast and easy to dial as it is. Placing it in speed dials often
results in "accidental" calls to 9-1-1.
9-1-1 is the correct number to dial no matter where you are.
9-1-1 is the correct number to dial no matter if the emergency you are reporting is for police, fire, or emergency medical services.
9-1-1 is equipped and ready to accept calls from deaf persons utilizing a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD)
9-1-1 is for emergencies only. If you call 9-1-1 for non-emergency reports, someone with a real emergency might not get through! When away from your home remember 9-1-1 is coin free from a pay telephone.
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