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5 things you should never say to a 911 operator unless lives are at risk

When you dial 911, every word you say matters. The line is designed to connect you with help in life-threatening situations, ...
Local News 8

Help 911 Help others this Fourth of July

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) - The fourth of July will be a busy day for a lot of people, but especially for 9-1-1 dispatchers. Every year on the Fourth of July, the number one 9-1-1 calls are about fireworks ...
WMAZ

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 ...
The Desert Sun

911 lines down in Indio. How to get emergency help

The 911 system for Indio went down Friday morning, according to the city's police department. The city's police agency said around 7 a.m. that its 911 system, along with those of "several other local ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Texting 911 for help now works in St. Louis County

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. People needing police, fire or paramedics emergency response in St. Louis County can now text 911 for help, officials announced ...