When Not to Call 911

Do Not Dial 911

• Testing your phone line
• To obtain a weather report
• A joke (this ties up the lines and may cause a true emergency to be delayed)
• Power outages (call your utility company)
• Telephone problems (call your phone company)
• Directions
• Need directory assistance or telephone information (call 411)
• Keys only locked in vehicle, unless someone is locked inside (call a locksmith or wrecker service)
• Nuisance animals
• Road conditions (call 511)