911 Knowledge

What is the purpose of 911?

• 911 is a social media platform for emergency responders

• 911 is a non-emergency hotline for general inquiries

• 911 is used to contact emergency services such as police, fire, and medical services.

• 911 is a delivery service for fast food restaurants

When should you call 911?

• In case of emergencies

• When you need directions

• When you want to report a non-emergency situation

• Only if you are in immediate danger

What information should you provide when calling 911?

• Your location, nature of the emergency, and relevant details

• Your name, address, and phone number

• Your social security number, bank account details, and credit card information

• Your favorite color, food, and hobby

True or False: It is appropriate to call 911 for non-emergency situations.

• False

• True, you can call 911 for any situation

• False, you should call 911 for non-emergency situations

• False, calling 911 for non-emergency situations can tie up emergency resources

What is the emergency number in the United States?

• 112

• 000

• 999

• 911

When should you not call 911?

• When it is not an emergency or life-threatening situation.

• When you want to report a non-emergency crime

• When you want to ask for medical advice

• When you need directions to a location

What should you do if you accidentally call 911?

• Hang up immediately and pretend it was a mistake.

• Yell at the operator for wasting your time.

• Stay on the line and explain the situation to the operator.

• Ask the operator for their personal phone number.

True or False: It is important to stay calm when calling 911.

• True

• Only if it's an emergency

• No, it doesn't matter

• False

What are some examples of emergencies that require calling 911?

• traffic jams, lost keys, and bad hair days

• earthquakes, floods, and power outages

• lost pets, noisy neighbors, and broken appliances

• fires, medical emergencies, crimes in progress, car accidents, and natural disasters

What are some non-emergency situations that do not require calling 911?

• Major injuries, disturbance complaints, found property, life-threatening illnesses, and violent crimes.

• Severe injuries, disturbance reports, misplaced property, serious illnesses, and criminal activities.

• Significant injuries, noise disturbances, misplaced belongings, severe illnesses, and criminal incidents.

• Minor injuries, noise complaints, lost property, non-life-threatening illnesses, and non-violent crimes.