Call 9-1-1 to report any emergency, Police, Fire or Medical. If you need help immediately, don't waste time, call 9-1-1 as soon as you think help is needed.
When you call 9-1-1, there is a few seconds delay, PLEASE don't hang up and redial-Stay on the line. Even though it seems like a long time, it isn't. When you hang up and redial, you waste valuable time
Please answer the dispatchers questions as calmly as you can, this information is needed to make sure the injured or sick party gets the best care possible.
Have an emergency contact sheet near your phone with your address (include easy directions if it's hard to find), and phone number.
Valley County 9-1-1 Dispatchers are NOT Emergency Medical Dispatchers, but we do need some information to pass on the the Ambulance personnel.
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When to call
9-1-1 Car Wreck Someone is choking on their food Someone is drowning Someone is hurt and bleeding Dangerous weather such as tornado, storms |
When NOT to
call 9-1-1 Loud party or music Barking dogs or cats up a tree To report water/electricity out To check for severe weather reports Asking for another agencies phone number |
