What is "911"

Dial 911 in any "EMERGENCY." 
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An emergency is any serious situation where a police officer, fire fighter, or emergency medical help is needed right away.  Dialing 911 is an IMMEDIATE way to contact local emergency services (law enforcement, fire or medical) during an emergency. ​ The emergency number 911 can be dialed from any telephone and will go directly to the Public Safety Answering Point, which for the City of Oakland is the Oakland Police Department. ​Print and read the "Using 9-1-1​​​" brochure to learn more about receiving an emergency response in Oakland, CA.





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