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How to Report an Emergency
In an emergency, dial 911 from your phone immediately.
An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from police, fire, or emergency medical services. When you call 911, be prepared to answer questions such as:
- The location of the emergency, including the street address.
- The nature of the emergency.
- Your name and phone number.*
- Details about the emergency, such as a physical description of a person who may have committed a crime, a description of any fire that may be burning, or a description of injuries or symptoms being experienced by a person having a medical emergency.
* Callers to 911 are not required to reveal their names, addresses, or phone numbers if they wish to remain anonymous.