How to Report a Crime or Emergency In an emergency
- Stay calm
- Act quickly
- Call for help from a safe place
Be prepared to give the following information
- Building name
- Room or apartment number
- Street address
- Nearby landmarks, if outdoors
- Type of emergency
Fire: Report the type and size of fire
Medical: Report the type of illness or injury and any specific cause
Police/Security: Identify the crime or danger and give descriptions of suspects and, if a vehicle is involved, its description and its direction of travel
Chemical: Identify the chemical involved, quantity, hazards, and injuries