Cell Phones

All Cell Phones

  • Dial 9-1-1 and press “Send” or “Talk”.
  • Give the 9-1-1 call taker your location using the address, cross streets or landmarks. Most cell phones provide an approximate, but not exact location to 9-1-1 centers that have advanced equipment.
  • Calls may not arrive at the correct 9-1-1 center and many have to be transferred.
  • Calls may drop or fail to go through based on signal strength.
  • Keep your phone charged.
  • The 9-1-1 system is not equipped to receive text messages.