911

Why should people call 911?

• They need help solving a problem.

• They are injured or in danger.

• They feel lonely, sad, or bored.

• There is a tornado.

When you call 911, you are connected to:

• The Police Department

• The Hospital Emergency Room

• Someone who can send help

• The Fire Department

When you call 911, who answers the phone?

• An operator.

• A firefighter.

• A police officer.

• A dispatcher.

Which of these is an example of a 911 emergency?

• Sam crashed his skateboard and scraped his knees.

• Erin's dog is lost.

• Marco fell from the monkey bars, hit his head, and passed out.

• The electricity went out during a thunder storm.

When should you hang up from a 911 call?

• After the dispatcher tells you to hang up.

• After you give your name and address.

• After you describe the emergency.

• After you answer all of the dispatcher's questions.

When you call 911, what information should you give?

Check all that tell what information you should give.

• The type of emergency

• Your name

• Where you are

• Who needs help

• Details about the emergency

How can you report a 911 emergency?

• Call 911

• Write 911

• Call the police station.

• Text the fire station.

Your mom fell down the stairs and cannot get up. She thinks her leg is broken.

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You trip while walking down the street. You are able to get up and keep walking.

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You are at the store and you want to buy a shirt. Your mom wont buy it for you.

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