When to call 911 — and when not to — during severe weather

As severe weather moves into the Upstate, dispatchers at the County 911 Center said knowing when to call 911 — versus when to ...

Far-left DC suburb tells residents to call 911 if they see ICE

Arlington leader tells residents to report ICE sightings to 911, drawing criticism after rescinding federal cooperation ...
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What Happens If You Call 911 by Mistake?

Accidental 911 calls happen more often than you may think. In 1987, only 50 percent of the U.S. population had access to 911, the universal emergency assistance line that had been championed by ...

When winter storm hits Raleigh, here’s when to call 911 (and when not to)

For a hazard that needs to be reported immediately, people should call 911. We asked Dominick Nutter, the Raleigh’s emergency ...
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Accidentally dialed 911? Don’t hang up

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’ve called 911 by mistake and thought you’d better hang up quickly, think again. The Outagamie County Communications Center says if you call 911, stay on the line and let ...

When to call 311 vs. 911 during winter storm in metro Atlanta, north Georgia

Authorities said calls about routine matters -- such as power outages, road conditions or general weather questions -- can ...
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Houston County 911 uses language line to help non-English callers | Here's how it works

HOUSTON COUNTY, Ga. — Houston County 911 is using a language line to bridge the gap between dispatchers and non-English speakers, ensuring everyone gets help quickly in emergencies. Over the last 5 ...