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911 Silent Call Procedure

Silent 911 Procedure

911 SILENT CALL PROCEDURE

If you're unable to communicate your emergency for any reason, you can indicate your need for help by pressing digits on your telephone's keypad.

If you're unable to communicate your emergency for any reason, you can indicate your need for help by pressing digits on your telephone's keypad.  

Once you've dialed 9-1-1 and an operator has answered, you can press:

  • 1 if you need police
  • 2 if you need fire services
  • 3 if you need an ambulance

If you're asked a question during the call, you can press:

  • 4 to respond yes
  • 5 to respond no