When winter storm hits Raleigh, here’s when to call 911 (and when not to)

For a hazard that needs to be reported immediately, people should call 911. We asked Dominick Nutter, the Raleigh’s emergency ...

How 911 calls actually work, according to a former emergency dispatcher

Ricardo Martinez II spent more than a decade as a 911 dispatcher, handling thousands of emergencies as US 911 centers face a nationwide staffing and funding crisis. Across the country, emergency call ...
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911 calls reveal terror of July 4 floods as those trapped in attics and camp cabins beg for help

A man clinging to a tree on the Guadalupe River and screaming for a helicopter rescue. A father hustling his family into the attic to escape the rising waters. A Camp Mystic staffer pleading with a ...

Officials ask public to use 911 wisely during expected winter storm

As weather uncertainty looms, emergency responders say patience and proper use of 911 will help crews respond safely and efficiently.