Important Emergency Phone Numbers

It is very important to have emergency phone numbers readily available to each person in a family in case there is a need. Adults and teens can carry them in a purse or wallet, while younger children can have them in their backpacks while at school. Always have one posted in an obvious place in the home, such as on the refrigerator or near a centrally located telephone. The American Red Cross has an emergency card that you can simply print and fill out before posting or carrying with you, although you can customize your own to fit your needs.

  1. 911

    • Everyone should know that calling 911 will get help for any emergency. Calling this number will get in touch with a dispatcher who will get the police, an ambulance or the fire department on their way to help out. If something is happening at that exact moment, such as a crime, a fire or an accident, it is imperative that you call 911. Although most people know this number by heart, it is still important to put on the list, as people can be stressed in an emergency and forget what they are supposed to do.

    Emergency Family Contacts

    • It is important to have the parents in the family listed in emergency contacts. Have the mother's and father's name as well as their work and cell phone numbers. It is also important to put an out of town or out of state family member on the emergency contact list. In the case of a widespread disaster, local lines can get clogged up and it can be easier to get in touch with someone further away.

    Other Numbers

    • Listing any doctors or dentists on the emergency phone number list will alleviate the stress of trying to remember or find the number when someone gets sick or chips a tooth. List the poison control center in case someone ingests something they should not. If you would like, you can also include your electric, gas or insurance companies in case you have an emergency from those sources.

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