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When to call 911 — and when not to — during severe weather

Knowing when to call 911 — versus when to use a non-emergency number — can make a life-saving difference.

When winter storm hits Raleigh, here’s when to call 911 (and when not to)

For a hazard that needs to be reported immediately, people should call 911. We asked Dominick Nutter, the Raleigh’s emergency ...

CMPD explains when to call 911 and when to dial 311

CMPD breaks down when to call 911 for emergencies and when 311 is the right number for non-urgent issues, helping keep lines open for critical calls.

When to call 311 vs. 911 during winter storm in metro Atlanta, north Georgia

Authorities said calls about routine matters -- such as power outages, road conditions or general weather questions -- can ...
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Accidentally dialed 911? Don’t hang up

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - If you’ve called 911 by mistake and thought you’d better hang up quickly, think again. The Outagamie County Communications Center says if you call 911, stay on the line and let ...
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Rural Metro warns people to call 911 before trying to extinguish a fire

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — After a small fire in Knox County, Rural Metro warned people to always call 911 before trying to ...
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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 ...