Examples:
- Anytime someone’s life is in danger
- When someone is sick or injured and needs immediate medical care
- When a crime is committed
- If somone witnesses a potential crime being committed or about to be committed
- Anytime you feel a police officer, the fire department or an ambulance is needed
Teach Your Children:
- Their address
- How, When and Why to call 9-1-1
- Not to call 9-1-1 as a joke or prank
- Do not allow infants and toddlers to play with cell phones. Even without a service plan, all cell phones will still call 9-1-1
Did you know you can also text 9-1-1?
- If you cannot call, you can text
- If it’s not safe for you to speak on the phone, you can text
Other Resources:
- Information: 4-1-1
- Community Resources: 2-1-1
- Yakima Police Departent: (509) 575-6200
- Yakima Sheriff’s Office: (509) 574-2500
- Washington State Patrol: (509) 575-2320
- Lower Valley Fire Dispatch: (509) 865-4202
- Clean Air Authority: (509) 834-2050
- Pacific Power: 1-888-221-7070
- Washington State Department of Transportation
