Who Answers My 9-1-1 Call?
Your 911 call is routed by the phone company, to the Public Safety Answering Point at the Village of River Forest Police Department Emergency Communications Specialist.
http://www.river-forest.us/
When should you call 911? Calls to 911 should be reserved for emergencies such as:
Any type of fire (structure, vehicle, brush, etc.)
Any crime in-progress (robbery, burglary, prowler, fights, etc.)
Any other life threatening situations (traffic accident with injuries, etc.)
A serious medical emergency (chest pains, seizures, bleeding, etc.)
As always use your best judgment!
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