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Reporting an Emergency 9-1-1

Today, we will learn how to properly call 9-1-1 during an emergency. An emergency occurs when something dangerous happens, like an accident, fire, or serious injury. Only call 9-1-1 if you genuinely need help. Understand the importance of using the correct numbers, provide your name, describe the emergency, specify your location, and stay calm. Speak slowly and clearly while following the operator's instructions. This knowledge could save lives by ensuring efficient communication during critical times.

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Reporting an Emergency 9-1-1

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  1. Reporting an Emergency9-1-1

  2. What We Will Learn Today • What to say if you have to call 9-1-1 to get help if you have an emergency and need help right away

  3. We have already learned that: • An emergency is when something is dangerous and you need help right away • accident • fall • fire • You should only call 9-1-1 if you have a real emergency

  4. We also learned that: • We should learn to use every phone in our house

  5. Some of our phones might have a dial that looks like this

  6. 3 4 2 5 1 6 7 0 8 9 • And some of our phones might have a dial that looks like this

  7. What should you do if you have an emergency? • Call 9-1-1 • Not 9-9-1 or 911 • there is no eleven on the telephone dial

  8. When someone answers, tell them: • Your name My name is Johnny or Susie Smith • What your emergency is There is a fire in my house • Where your emergency is My address is 101 Smith Road • Where you are calling from I am calling on a cell phone from my meeting place at the mailbox OR I am calling from the neighbor’s house • Remember to be calm - don’t be afraid • Rememberto speak slowly and clearly so the operator understands everything you say - then listen for the operator’s instructions

  9. When should you call 9-1-1 • Report an accident • Report a fire • always get out first and call 9-1-1 from a neighbor’s house or a cell phone • Report a serious injury • If you are in danger

  10. Remember - You should call 9-1-1ONLY if you have an EMERGENCYand need HELP!

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