The Republican Herald

First responders stress it’s critical to call 911 in emergency situations

Fire Chief Frank Zangari occasionally gets 911 calls on his cell phone. In turn, he notifies a dispatcher at the Schuylkill ...
WSPA

When to call 911 — and when not to — during severe weather

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – As severe weather moves into the Upstate, dispatchers at the Spartanburg County 911 Center said knowing when to call 911 — versus when to use a non-emergency number — ...
Yahoo

Disconnected phones can still dial 911, Springboro police warn

SPRINGBORO, Ohio (WDTN) – The Springboro Police Department is reminding residents to be cautious with old cell phones, as these phones can still contact 911 even if they are disconnected. According to ...
KHON2

When is it appropriate to call 911 for a rescue while hiking?

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hiking can be a daunting experience that comes with a lot of risks and plenty of rewards. If something goes wrong on the hike, however, it can be tempting to call emergency services ...
WTVD

Panicked Durham residents dial 911 during tornado warning

DURHAM (WTVD) -- Durham officials are reminding residents 911 is for real emergencies only. No sooner than the First Alert Weather app warned of a possible tornado in Durham Wednesday morning, calls ...