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9-1-1 is the telephone number to use when you need immediate police, fire or medical assistance.

Call 9-1-1 for:

  • Crimes in progress
  • Life-threatening situations
  • Fires
  • Traffic accidents
  • Injuries requiring emergency medical attention
  • Hazardous chemical spills
  • Fire/smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarms that are sounding
  • Sparking electrical hazards
  • Smoke in a building
  • Any other emergency. If in doubt, call 9-1-1

Don't Call 9-1-1 for:

  • Reporting a leaking fire hydrant (call City Water Department)
  • Inquiring about a large fire or other incident (Tune in local news or call 2-1-1)
  • Seeking information about a previous call
  • Other non-emergency incidents. Instead, contact the appropriate city agency.

Do not call 9-1-1 if you do not have a real emergency. Non-emergency calls to 9-1-1 can delay response to true emergencies. However, if you are in doubt if your situation is an emergency, call 9-1-1.



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