What do I do if I call 9-1-1 by accident?

If you call 9-1-1 by mistake, DO NOT HANG UP.  Stay on the line and tell the dispatcher that everything is all right.  If a caller to 911 hangs up without stating the problem, the caller must be contacted in order to ensure that no actual emergency exits.  This may involve the dispatching of a law enforcement officer to your home or place of business in order to ensure that a problem does not exist.  One common misconception that citizens have about dialing 911 by mistake is they will somehow get into trouble.  This is not true!

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1. Can the center communicate with the speech/hearing-impaired?
2. Why does dispatch ask so many questions?
3. What do I say when I call 9-1-1?
4. What do I do if I call 9-1-1 by accident?
5. When should I call 9-1-1?