Useful Tips when emergency crews have been dispatched to your home:

1. Turn on your porch light or front door light, even in daylight, this will increase visibility and aid rescuers in finding your house.

2. If it is safe, and an extra pair of hands are available, have someone wait outside to flag down rescuers when they arrive.

3. Secure your pets. This will avoid delays in confronting protective or scared dogs, or prevent indoor pets from inadvertently being allowed outside when rescuers enter your home.

9-1-1

YOUR EMERGENCY HOTLINE

WHAT IS 9-1-1?

9-1-1 is an emergency telephone number that provides IMMEDIATE access to LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, and EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

9-1-1 is a free call from any phone.

WHEN TO USE 9-1-1:

Call 9-1-1 to report a Crime, Fire, Heart Attack, other Serious Medical Condition or Injury, or any situation requiring the IMMEDIATE response of a FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE or LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.

WHAT THE 9-1-1 DISPATCHER WILL NEED TO KNOW:

1. THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY.

2. THE PHONE NUMBER WHERE THE EMERGENCY IS.

3. THE NATURE OF THE EMERGENCY.

IMPORTANT: STAY CALM. SPEAK CLEARLY. STAY ON THE TELEPHONE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD IT IS OK TO HANG UP.

DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 For:

  Road/Travel/Severe Weather Information, Household/Auto Repairs, Complaints of Loud Noise, Littering, etc.  

In Roselle Park, use the non-emergency telephone number 245-2300.

Find out what happens when you call 9-1-1 for a medical emergency