How to Use 911

Pick up the phone.

Dial 9, then 1, then 1 again.

A special operator will answer the phone.

The operator will ask you these questions:

  • What is the phone number you are calling from?
  • What is your name?
  • What is your address?
  • What is the emergency or problem?


Do not hang up the phone until the operator asks you to.

 


If you are not home, you can use a pay phone for free.

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Wood County Office of Emergency Management
911 Core Road, Parkersburg, WV 26104
Phone (304) 420-0911 --- Fax (304) 422-6270