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  • Read about when you should call 911 on our
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  • Read about teaching children about calling 911 on our
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  • Yes. The Miami County 911 system is equipped with Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) technology. Communications professionals receive extensive training in handling emergency situations utilizing this special equipment.
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  • There are three things you should immediately if you suspect that you have a natural gas leak.
    - Get out! Don't wait, don't hesitate: leave immediately!
    - Get help! After you leave, contact 911 or your local fire department from another phone if you suspect that you have a natural gas leak in or near your home.
    - Stay out! Do not re-enter the premises until you are told that it is safe to do so.
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  • See what to do in case of a fire on our
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  • Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless deadly gas created by home appliances, furnaces, ranges, dryers, heaters and other items that burn fuel. Symptoms of CO poisoning include headache, fatigue, nausea, dizzy spells, confusion and irritability. Increased exposure can lead to vomiting, loss of consciousness, brain damage and death.
    In case of a CO alarm or suspicion of CO poisoning . . .
    - Get out! Do not open windows or doors. Leave them closed so that an accurate reading can be obtained.
    - Get help! Contact 911 or your local fire department.
    - Stay out! Do not re-enter the premises until you are told that it is safe to do so.
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  • The information that you receive when dialing 911 varies depending upon your location and the type of emergency. In all cases, dial 911 for medical emergencies that require an ambulance.
    It is recommended that you know CPR and other life-saving techniques. Contact your local fire department or the American Red Cross for more information.
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  • To find out how your call will be handled by the 911 dispatcher visit our
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  • No! To find more information about who to contact visit our Who to Call When my Utilities Stop Working
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  • Find information on how to give a good description to a 911 dispatcher on our Giving a 911 Dispatcher a
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  • Yes! To find out more information about calling 911 on a cell phone visit our
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  • For non emergencies, dispatch can be reached at (765) 473-5747.

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