911.gov is the home of the National 911 Program, which provides federal leadership and coordination in supporting and promoting optimal 9-1-1 services.

Mar 8, 2023 · Find answers to some of the most common questions Americans have about calling 911, teaching children to call 9-1-1, becoming a telecommunicator and more.

Jan 24, 2023 · In an emergency, dial 911 from your phone immediately. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.

Nov 5, 2024 · This federal "home" for 911 plays a critical role by coordinating federal efforts that support 911 services across the nation. The 911 system was designed to provide a universal, easy-to …

Aug 11, 2025 · Thanks to 911, throughout the country, a call to 911 can quickly connect you with the help you need. Before that first call, citizens needed to dial local 7-digit phone numbers to reach …

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Using Text-to-911 in an emergency might be helpful if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, or if making a voice call to 911 might be dangerous or not possible.

Feb 21, 2023 · This interactive map highlights the most comprehensive and current data about state 911 systems available since calendar year 2019. The available data is provided by the states to the …

Apr 10, 2024 · Nearly every Emergency Communications Center (ECC)/Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in the U.S. uses a computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system to dispatch 911 calls and to …

Feb 24, 2022 · Learn more about states’ 911 legislation, legislative language and model state 911 documents and information about Kari’s Law and RAY BAUM’S Act.