You might wonder what is the difference between an emergency and non-emergency.

When in doubt, always call 9-1-1

Emergency calls may include reports of:

• any emergency where life or property is in immediate danger
• an injury requiring immediate medical attention
• a fire (not a controlled burn pile or other controlled fire)
• a crime in progress (occurred minutes ago, not hours)
• a serious traffic accident
• a violent dog has attacked a person (not just running at large)
• a driver is dangerously swerving on the road
• someone is playing with guns

If you call to report non-emergency, you will be transferred to a pre-recorded message.