Public Education Program
St. Tammany Parish 9-1-1 education may save lives. In response to the growing need for 9-1-1 education, the St. Tammany Parish Communications District has implemented educational programs for local schools and community groups throughout St. Tammany Parish. The St. Tammany Parish Communications District is dedicated to educating the public in all of St. Tammany Parish about the purpose and the proper use of the emergency phone number 9-1-1.
Due to today’s rapidly changing technology it is vital that the resident’s of St. Tammany know how and when to dial 9-1-1 with the phone they own.
When should you call 9-1-1?
Nine-one-one should only be used in an emergency situation. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police/sheriff, the fire department or an ambulance. If you are ever in doubt of whether a situation is an emergency you should call 9-1-1. It’s better to be safe and let the 9-1-1 call taker determine if you need emergency assistance.
Never Prank Call 9-1-1
It’s a prank call when someone calls 9-1-1 for a joke. If 9-1-1 lines or call takers are busy with prank calls, someone with a real emergency may not be able to get the help they need.