Should I program my telephone to dial 911?

No!!! While it is not against the law, we strongly advise against doing this. Automatic dialing of 911 can result in accidental calls to the 911 dispatcher. Speed dialing can malfunction, and stop working, which would delay precious response time. In addition, if you are training your children to press a one-button speed call number in an emergency, they may not know how to call for help from another phone.

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1. When should I call 911?
2. What is considered an “emergency”?
3. What will the dispatcher ask when you call 911?
4. What if I dial 911 by mistake?
5. Are pay phones any different?
6. Should I program my telephone to dial 911?
7. What about calling 911 from a cellular phone?
8. What if I don’t speak English?
9. Why do dispatchers ask so many questions?
10. How are calls prioritized?