United States

Emergency numbers for United States

Dialling code: +1

Primary emergency numbers

Other useful numbers

Domestic Violence

  • The Deaf Hotline is a 24/7 hotline formed by a partnership between ADWAS (Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services) and NDVH (National Domestic Violence Hotline).

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: Support for domestic violence situations.

Roadside Assistance

  • 511

    Travel and Traffic Information.Used to check road conditions and weather forecasts, or to report accidents and other traffic-related issues.

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Other Emergency Services

  • Sprint (T-Mobile) Support

  • T-mobile

  • AT&T Wireless

  • National Drug Helpline

  • Callmr Wireless

  • Centerstone's Military Services

  • Verizon Technical support & Account & billing

  • Consumer Sentinel Network

  • American International Chamber of Commerce

  • Alzheimer's Association Helpline

  • National Weather Bureau

  • National Problem Gambling Helpline

  • USCIS Contact Center: For information regarding immigration services, visas, and citizenship applications.

  • National Maternal Mental Health Hotline

  • Eldercare Locator: A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services and resources.

  • National Abortion Hotline

  • American Pregnancy Association: Pregnancy health information and support.

  • SAMHSA's National Helpline

  • 811

    Underground Utility Location Service ("Call Before You Dig").Used to locate underground power lines, water pipes, and gas lines before excavation to avoid damaging facilities during construction.

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine

  • 711

    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS / TDD).Designed for individuals with hearing or speech disabilities. Helps them communicate with others through a TRS operator.

  • U.S. Department of State

  • 611

    Mobile Carrier Customer Service.Used for billing inquiries, changing service plans, reporting network outages, technical support, and account management.

  • U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

  • 311

    Municipal Services.Used for inquiries regarding city issues such as trash collection, road maintenance, and dead animal removal. Also used to provide feedback or file complaints.

  • 211

    Community Resource and Information Services.Covers disaster assistance, food, health, housing, and utility support. Also provides services for seniors, legal aid, employment coaching, and medical/health information.

  • U.S. Department of Education (ED)

  • 411

    Directory Assistance: A local service used to find phone numbers or addresses for individuals and businesses.

Why use this emergency numbers directory?

Dial 911 from any landline or mobile, free of charge. Operators speak English; Spanish often available.

Frequently asked questions

The Police emergency number in United States is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Police (911), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 911 from any mobile or landline in United States, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United States country code is ++1. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in United States is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Fire emergency number in United States is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Fire (911), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 911 from any mobile or landline in United States, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United States country code is ++1. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in United States is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The Ambulance / Medical emergency number in United States is 911. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling Ambulance / Medical (911), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 911 from any mobile or landline in United States, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United States country code is ++1. Alternatively dial 911 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 911 in United States is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.
The General Emergency emergency number in United States is 800-222-1222. Dial it from any phone. Stay calm and give the operator your exact location.
When calling General Emergency (800-222-1222), speak clearly and state: (1) your exact location or address, (2) the nature of the emergency, (3) how many people are involved. Stay on the line until the operator tells you to hang up.
Yes. Dial 800-222-1222 from any mobile or landline in United States, even without a SIM card or mobile credit. The call is free of charge.
When dialling from a foreign number, you can still dial the local number directly. United States country code is ++1. Alternatively dial 800-222-1222 directly — emergency numbers work without the country code from within the country.
Yes. Calling 800-222-1222 in United States is free from any landline or mobile phone, including prepaid phones with no credit.

Last updated: 2026-05-06