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WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1; THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF DIALING 9-1-1


Do's

9-1-1 is to be used only in situations requiring immediate response, such as:

  • A Fire
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Environmental Hazards
  • Crimes in Progress

Dont's

9-1-1 is not to be used for cases such as:

  • Noise Complaints
  • Barking Dogs
  • Complaint Follow-ups
  • Burning Permits
  • Routine Medical Transports, or
  • Other Non-Emergency Calls

Please use the non-emergency numbers provided below. You will receive the service you want and not hamper 9-1-1 operations for true emergencies.

Cecil County Sheriff's Office

Maryland State Police

Elkton Police Department

North East Police Department

Port Deposit Police Department

Rising Sun Police Department

American Red Cross

Cecil County Health Department

Conowingo Dam Information Line

Poison Control (non-emergency)

Social Services

Union Hospital

410-996-5500

410-996-7800

410-398-4200

410-287-5996

410-378-2121

410-658-4101

410-398-2470

410-996-5550

410-457-2525

800-222-1222

410-996-0100

410-398-4000

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