WASHINGTON — It has been drilled into our heads since childhood: "Dial 911 for emergencies!" But why is that the number for emergencies in the United States? You have to go back to the early stages of ...
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History of 911 for Emergency Calls
Have an emergency? Dial 911. What about before we had 911?
A police force has seen an increase in the number of 999 calls it receives, despite more of a focus on digital communications ...
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When to call 911 — and when not to — during severe weather
Knowing when to call 911 — versus when to use a non-emergency number — can make a life-saving difference.
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