Susquehanna County 911
For Emergencies dial 911                                                                                         Non Emergency (570) 278-3841

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When to call 911
Call 9-1-1 to report a fire, medical , or Police emergency

What information is needed
The Dispatcher will ask you the location of the emergency I.E. Road name, municipality, and landmarks.
The dispatcher will ask you for the phone number that you are calling from
The dispatcher will ask you for your name
The Dispatcher will ask you what is the emergency tell me exactly what happened
After This the dispatcher will ask you a series of questions to determine the appropriate response

What Happens Next
The dispatcher will either release the call or mute the line while they dispatch the call.
if they keep you on the  line the dispatcher will come back on the line and give you a series of instructions of what to do.
in immediate life threatening emergencies the dispatcher will give instructions to the caller to assist the patient I.E. CPR, Control Bleeding, or Child Birth.

What to do if you dial 911 accidentally  
Please do not hang up the phone.
The dispatcher will come on the line and verify your location, the number you are calling from, your name and name the phone is in, and that there is no emergency.
 

To report a Controlled  Burn or Non Emergency Inquiry
call: (570) 278-3841