911.gov is the home of the National 911 Program, which provides federal leadership and coordination in supporting and promoting optimal 9-1-1 services.

Mar 8, 2023 · Find answers to some of the most common questions Americans have about calling 911, teaching children to call 9-1-1, becoming a telecommunicator and more.

Jan 24, 2023 · In an emergency, dial 911 from your phone immediately. An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department or ambulance.

Nov 5, 2024 · This federal "home" for 911 plays a critical role by coordinating federal efforts that support 911 services across the nation. The 911 system was designed to provide a universal, …

Aug 11, 2025 · Thanks to 911, throughout the country, a call to 911 can quickly connect you with the help you need. Before that first call, citizens needed to dial local 7-digit phone numbers to …

Explore the National 911 Program’s Current Projects, 911.gov Connects newsletter, State of 911 webinars and Documents & Tools database.

Feb 21, 2023 · This interactive map highlights the most comprehensive and current data about state 911 systems available since calendar year 2019. The available data is provided by the …

The National 911 Program and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) recently released data on state and territory progress toward Next Generation 911 (NG911) deployment.

Apr 10, 2024 · Many states are implementing Next Generation 911 (NG911) and will be able to interconnect their systems, but to establish a nationwide 911 "system of systems" several …

Using Text-to-911 in an emergency might be helpful if you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, or if making a voice call to 911 might be dangerous or not possible.