When To Call 911

When To Call 911

A 911 emergency is a situation in which someone needs immediate help because he or she is injured or in immediate danger. So if you’ve had a car accident and someone is hurt, obviously you’ll call 911. But if your car just broke down and you need a tow truck, you’ll need to call a towing service. When you call 911, the emergency dispatch operator will probably ask what, where, and who questions such as:

“What is the emergency?” or “What happened?”
“Where are you?” or “Where do you live?”
“Who needs help?” or “Who is with you?”

There are many reason to call for help, the most crucial factors to call for help are:

1- prolonged chest pain
2- prolonged pain
3- prolonged bleeding