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9-1-1
Your Emergency Hotline
WHAT IS EMERGENCY 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is an emergency telephone number that provides IMMEDIATE access to LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE, and EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
9-1-1 is a free call from a pay phone.
WHEN TO USE 9-1-1:
Call 9-1-1 to report a Crime, Fire, Heart Attack, orther Serious Medical Condition or Injury, or any situation requiring the IMMEDIATE response of a FIRE TRUCK, AMBULANCE or LAW ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE.
WHAT THE 9-1-1 DISPATCHER WILL NEED TO KNOW:
1. THE LOCATION OF THE EMERGENCY
2. THE PHONE NUMBER WHERE THE EMERGENCY IS.
3. THE NATURE OF THE EMERGENCY.
IMPORTANT: STAY CALM. SPEAK CLEARLY. STAY ON THE TELEPHONE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO HANG UP.
DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 FOR: Road/Travel/Severe Weather Information, Household/Auto Repairs, Complaints of Loud Noise, Littering, etc.
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For Information that may be helpful to you:
Click on the links below for information:
Vial of Life
Personal Emergency Response System
Out of Hospital DNR
Durable Power of Attorney
Living Will
For more information on Out of Hospital Do Not Resuscitate Order, Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will information, visit
http://www.oag.state.tx.us/elder/elder.shtml
The Aransas County EMS is promoting new blue reflective address signs for homes and businesses in Aransas County to help them better find those seeking emergency treatment.
"Our goal is to number the entire county," said EMS Personnel Director Patricia Arnold. "We're tired of not being able to get to people who need us."
The 911 reflective emergency response signs can be hung vertically or horizontally. Address numbers can be centered or offset.
EMT Joe Garza said if one orders his or her sign with offset numbers, then it can be hung so emergency crews can see the numbers from both directions.
The signs which are highly visble day or night, can be purchased for $15 by call the EMS office at 729-2112. | 
