Ultimate Emergency Phone List: 11 Essential Numbers You Must Save
911. Use this number for immediate assistance from police, fire department, or ambulance. Teach your children how to dial 911 and provide their home address.
Police emergency. Most cities have an alternative number to 911 for urgent but non-life-threatening situations, such as traffic accidents.
Police nonemergency. Use this number to report stolen or vandalized property or to file a police report for non-urgent matters.
Fire department. For fires, call 911. For non-urgent situations, like smelling something burning, use the fire department's nonemergency number.
Poison control center.
Doctor and pediatrician.
Family members and close friends. Have numbers of family members and close friends for emergency contacts.
Work and cell phone numbers. Even if your children know these by heart, it's good to have them posted for emergencies or for others to reach you.
Dentist.
Insurance company. Keep the contact number of your insurance company for quick access in case of accidents or other emergencies.
Veterinarian.