US Medical Term · emergency
911 Emergency Services
Servicios de Emergencia 911
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | 911 Emergency Services |
| Spanish (Español) | Servicios de Emergencia 911 |
| Chinese (中文) | 911紧急服务 |
| Korean (한국어) | 911 응급 서비스 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Dịch vụ khẩn cấp 911 |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | 911 Emergency Services |
| Portuguese (Português) | Serviços de Emergência 911 |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | บริการฉุกเฉิน 911 |
| Japanese (日本語) | 911緊急サービス |
What it means
911 is the universal emergency telephone number in the United States, connecting callers to local police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS/ambulance). It is available 24 hours a day, every day, from any phone including cell phones without a SIM card. Callers should provide their location, the nature of the emergency, and remain on the line until instructed to hang up. Language interpretation is available through most 911 centers. Calling 911 is appropriate for all life-threatening situations, fires, and crimes in progress.
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Last reviewed: September 2026