Police say the *877 feature allows residents using wireless devices to reach non-emergency services using an easy-to-remember number.

Toronto police have launched a new three-digit number that can now be used to call the force's non-emergency line.

REDDING, Calif. — The Redding Fire Department is addressing low-acuity calls, including lift assistance 911 calls. According ...

Toronto Police Services announced a new and much shorter non-emergency number that they hope will be easier for residents to ...

Toronto police have launched a new three-digit number in an effort to divert non-emergency calls away from 911.

Insurers are offering house calls, including Medicare for people 65 and older if they meet certain conditions. UnitedHealthCare announced in June it has teamed up in Tennessee with a company called ...

In extreme instances, the Redding Fire Department says that 911 has been called for tasks such as cleaning gutters or ...

The director of the state's emergency management agency says most 911 calls are now going through, but they are still working to determine what first caused the problem Friday afternoon.

Houston County 911 offers a translator service for over 250 languages. Dial 911 and ask for a translator to get help fast, no ...

As it turns out, 911 misdials are often the result of so-called "butt dials" (inadvertent calls owing to a phone being ...

Learn how immigrants in NYC can safely call 911 for emergencies. Understand the process and available support.

Parma Police report technical issues with non-emergency calls due to AT&T switch malfunctions. Callers are advised to redial if the call drops.