WHAT IS 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is a 3 digit EMERGENCY number which is easy
to remember that provides IMMEDIATE and DIRECT
access to FIRE, POLICE and MEDICAL SERVICES.
WHEN TO USE 9-1-1:
Call 9-1-1 to report any situation that requires the
IMMEDIATE response of a FIRE TRUCK, POLICE
CAR or an AMBULANCE.
DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 FOR:
Road/travel and severe weather information
Repair for your household appliances, your car, etc.
Complaints of excessive noise (TV), littering, pets up a tree
Legal advice, the time, etc.
WHAT THE 9-1-1 CALLTAKER
WILL NEED TO KNOW:
* THE PHONE NUMBER where you are calling from.
* THIS ADDRESS where you are calling from.
* NATURE OF PROBLEM
* IMPORTANT: CALL 9-1-1 FIRST in all emergency situations.
WILL TELL YOU TO DO:
* STAY ON THE PHONE - DO NOT HANG UP:
* 9-1-1 Calltaker will transfer you to the appropriate
* Emergency Response Agency.
* SPEAK SLOWLY AND CLEARLY.
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL PHONE DIRECTORY IN
THE INFORMATION PAGES FOR THE APPROPRIATE
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY'S NON EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBER FOR NON EMERGENCY INQUIRIES.
NON EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
FOR PERKIOMEN TOWNSHIP
FIRE/EMS 489-0911
POLICE 495-7055
