Remember --- 911 is the phone number to call for emergencies.

911 is a great help if there is an emergency. But what do you need to tell the person who answers the phone? Come on in and find out!

When you call 911, you may feel stressed or panicked. After all, you or someone with you is having an emergency. But it is important to remain calm.

After you dial 911, the dispatcher who answers your call will ask you some questions. These are the four questions you need to be ready to answer:

1. What kind of an emergency do you have or what kind of help do you need?

2. Where are you? Be sure to give the full street address (example: 61 Clinton 
    Street, Harrisonburg) and the closest intersection (example, Clinton Street and       North Main Street/Rt. 11N)

3. What is the telephone number you are calling from?

4. If it is a medical emergency, what is the patient's information?
                 This includes what is wrong with the patient, the patient's age, if the                  patient is conscious, and if they are breathing.

The Main Street project is a partnership of the Virginia Department of
Education, James Madison University and the Workforce Improvement Network
For more information about this project, contact Lisa Schick

Last Updated On Wednesday February 19, 2003 7:55 PM