Somerset Township Pennsylvania

All emergency services for Somerset Township are coordinated through Somerset County's 911 System. These services include fire, police and emergency medical services. To reach any of these services just dial 911 on your telephone.

HOW TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY CALL TO 911

Stay Calm. Try not to get excited.
Tell the person who answers the phone exactly what is wrong.
Tell them the exact location of the emergency.
Give them your name, address and phone number.

DO NOT HANG UP until the dispatcher tells you that you should. The dispatcher may need to ask for additional information that will help the police officers, fire fighters or paramedics who will answer the call.

WHEN TO DIAL 911:

To report any fire.
To report an accident.
To request an ambulance for any medical emergency.
To report a crime or any police emergency.

WHEN NOT TO CALL 911:

To report nuisance complaints such as barking dogs.
To obtain directions to any location.
To request non-emergency ambulance transfers.
To report trees downed.
To report flooded basements.
To speak to a police officer or fireman.

Make sure everyone in your houseold, including children, knows how and when to make a 911 call!

Visit the 911 Homepage