What happens when you dial 911 abroad? Depending on where you are, it’ll either put you in touch with a local emergency response team or remain unanswered, which is the last thing you need in a crisis ...

Knowing emergency numbers in different countries is crucial for safety when traveling. The numbers vary globally, with 112 ...

Before the 1960s, the United States didn’t have one universal phone number for Americans to call if they needed help from the police or fire department. Callers simply had to know the phone number for ...

Last week's shutdown of the New Windsor Volunteer Ambulance Corps has apparently caused some confusion as to what number to dial in a medical emergency. The short answer is this: You dial the same ...

For police, sheriff, fire emergencies and medical emergencies requiring ambulance services in Jefferson City and Cole County; 911 is for emergency calls only; use the non-emergency numbers for other ...