Call 911 in an emergency when you believe that the immediate response of the police, fire department or ambulance is needed.
When to call 911?
- When you see fire or smoke
- When you or someone with you is in danger
- When you see a crime being committed
- When an ambulance is needed because someone is hurt or sick
- When someone is trying to break into your house
- When someone is suspicious is prowling around your house or neighborhood
- When a child is approached by a stranger
When Not to Call 911?
- To obtain weather reports ( National Weather Service )
- To report utility problems (such as power outages or phone outages)
- To ask for directions or determine roadway names ( GoogleMaps )
- To obtain general information pertaining to police reports
- To request a taxi cab
- To request an ambulance for non-emergency, routine transports
- To find out what time it is
- Remember that 911 is not for jokes; it is for people that need help. 911 is to be used for reporting emergencies.
- For general information, contact your local law enforcement agency. That
non-emergency number: Washington County Sheriff's Office 327-8274, Nashville Police 327-8232, Okawville Police 243-6121.