A Call to 9-1-1 should always be a call for help.

 

Call 9-1-1

- to get help for someone who is hurt

- if you see someone taking something that belongs to someone else

- if you see someone hurting someone else

- if you smell smoke or see a fire

 

Do you know when NOT to call 9-1-1?

- Never call 9-1-1 as a joke.

-Never call 9-1-1 to ask for information.

-Never call 9-1-1 just to see if it works.

 

Does everyone in your family know that a call to 9-1-1

from a payphone or a cell phone is free?

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