When to Call 911
When to Call 911
- To get help for someone who is seriously injured or needs immediate medical attention
- If you see a crime in progress or about to occur
- To report a fire
- When you feel you are in danger
- When someone else is in danger, or their property is in danger
- To report a drunk driver
- To report a major accident
When NOT to Call 911
- To report a crime that is no longer in progress and does not require an immediate response
- To report missing property
- To report a loud party
- To report minor auto accidents and disabled vehicles
- To report telephone, cable, or power outages
- To inquire about weather, road conditions

