Should I call 911? (at home)
To practice making an emergency call
No! This is NOT an emergency
You see someone be hit by a car
YES, call 911 and ask for an ambulance!
Your name
YES
There is a big fire in the kitchen!
YES, call 911 and ask for the fire department!
Someone shouted something mean at you in the street
NO, this is NOT an emergency!
What the emergency is
YES!
I'm bored!
No! This is NOT an emergency
You see a building on fire!
YES, call 911 and ask for the fire department! Do not assume that someone else will call 911!
What your favourite tv show is!
NO!
You see a stranger trying to enter your house!
YES, call 911 and ask for police!
Your friend dares you to call 911 for a prank!
NO, this is not an emergency!
I'm hungry!
NO!
I cut my finger!
No...BUT ask some questions to figure out what to do next.
How deep is the cut?
Can someone in the house help me?
Etc..
YES but first get away from the person, then call and ask for police. Tell them as much information about the person and car as possible!
Where you are
YES