WHEN TO CALL 911

Instead of driving to the emergency department, call 911 when:

• The person's condition seems life threatening or could get worse on the way to the hospital.

• Moving the person might cause further injury.

• You can't get to the emergency department quickly.

When you call 911:

• Do your best to speak clearly and calmly.

• Be ready to provide information, including your location and the nature of the problem.

• If you've been in a car crash, look for street names or highway markers so paramedics can find you quickly. Stay on the line until the dispatcher says it's okay to hang up. More information may be needed.