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University Heights mayor again asks residents to first call 911 in emergency situations
University Heights Mayor Michael Dylan Brennan, speaking at the May 19 City Council meeting, said that, in response to an ...
WA governor signs new 911 dispatch funding law, Spokane and SREC leaders to discuss future systems
SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed House Bill 1258 into law on Thursday, which could pave the way for ...
Iowa emergency managers urge veto of new 911 fee
Iowa emergency managers and law enforcement officials are requesting Gov. Kim Reynolds to veto a new fee for 911 call ...
Beaumont firefighters begin training on new telehealth app to handle non-emergency calls
BEAUMONT, Texas — Beaumont firefighters are now being trained on a new telehealth tool aimed at reducing unnecessary hospital ...
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Area sheriffs, 911 dispatchers concerned about language in recently passed budget bill
Like most if not all of their counterparts across Iowa, sheriffs and county 911 professionals in the T-R coverage area have ...
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Didn't get emergency alert on your phone? Here's why and how to fix it
The most important step is to manually sign up for a "Reverse 911" on the Salt Lake County Alert Registry. The system provides emergency notifications over phone, text and email to residents and ...
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Why your dizziness might be a medical emergency
Discover when dizziness warrants medical attention, from life-threatening brain conditions to cardiovascular problems, and ...
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Relieving actions for a high fever before 911 arrives
Learn the essential emergency actions to take for extremely high fevers before paramedics arrive, potentially preventing ...
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Hiker Wanders Off Trail and Gets Lost in Wooded Area. He Called 911, Then His Phone Died
Before the phone died and after hiking for about 7.5 hours, he called 911 to ask for help ... Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the ...