FOR IMMINENT SITUATIONS: CALL 911
An immediate danger to the safety of the student or community. Call 911 immediately.
Examples: Active threats, severe self-harm risk, or violence
Helpful Tips for Calling 911
Follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth and effective 911 call:
- Listen to the Dispatcher: They’re trained to guide you.
- Stay on the Line: Don’t hang up until they say it’s okay.
- Answer Questions: The questions are for your safety, the public’s, and the responders’.
- Help Is on the Way: Dispatchers may ask questions while units are already being sent, don’t assume delays.
- How It Works: Information is entered into a computer and sent to the appropriate responders.
Key Takeaway
Use 911 wisely, reserve it for true emergencies to keep lines open for those in immediate need.