Accidental 911 calls occur so often they overload Washington's 911 phone system. A 2004 survey of Washington's counties indicated that one-half of all 911 cell phone calls were accidentally dialed.
Preventing the Growing Crises
Help Prevent This Growing Crises. Eliminate Mis-dialing by Following Three Easy Steps:
- Lock your keypad. Refer to your phone's user manual for instructions.
- Turn off the 911 Auto-dial feature. Not all cell phones have this feature.
- Do not Program 911 into the Speed Dial.
If you do accidentally dial 911, stay on the phone. Before you hang up, tell the 911 operator that your call is a mis-dial.
More Information
For more information, contact Washington State Enhanced 911 Office at 800-562-6108, or visit their website.
Find information about the SnoPac 9-1-1 Dispatching Center.