Any serious medical problem (chest pain, seizure, bleeding, serious
wounds)
Any type of fire
Any life threatening situation (fights, person with weapons, gas
leaks, etc.)
Any crime in progress (whether or not a life is threatened).
The 9-1-1 System is the quickest and easiest method of reaching fire
rescue, the police department or ambulance service in cases of
emergency. Additionally, the 9-1-1 System lets the dispatcher know where
the call is coming from automatically.
Dial 813/231-6130 for Police non-emergency.
Non-emergency incidents include:
Delayed or "not in progress" offenses
Intoxicated persons who are not disorderly
Cars blocking the street or driveway
Non-injury auto accidents
Minor complaints
You should not program '9-1-1' into your telephone's speed dial. You
won't forget the number, and programming the number invites accidental
dialing.
Never dial 9-1-1 to "test" your phone or the 9-1-1 system. This
needlessly burdens the dispatchers and system with non-emergency calls.
If you dialed 9-1-1 in error, do not hang up the telephone. Instead,
stay on the phone and explain to the dispatcher that you dialed by
mistake and that you do not have an emergency. If you hang up, the
police must be dispatched to the caller's address. This will needlessly
take resources away from genuine emergencies.
When the dispatcher answers, briefly describe the type of incident you
are reporting, then stay on the line with the dispatcher, do not hang up
until the dispatcher tells you. In some cases, the dispatcher will keep
you on the line while the emergency units are responding to ask
additional questions or to obtain ongoing information.
Let the call-taker ask you questions. Dispatchers have been trained to
ask questions that will prioritize the incident, locate it and dispatch
an appropriate response. Your answers should be brief and responsive.
Remain calm and speak clearly. If you are not in a position to give full
answers to the call-taker (the suspect is nearby), stay on the phone and
the dispatcher will ask you questions that can be answered "yes" or
"no."
REMEMBER: If you're not sure it's a real emergency, dial 9-1-1.
When in doubt - call 9-1-1.
Other Helpful Phone Numbers
Public Works - Emergency After Hours (24 Hr): 813-622-1940
Delayed Crime Reporting is handled by each TPD Patrol District and can be contacted by calling (813) 276-3205. Forms that may be filled-out and submitted to TPD include Supplemental Property Loss, False Offense Affidavit, Alarm User Registration, Complaint Withdrawal Affidavit, Missing Persons Affidavit, Failure to Return Hired Vehicle, and Vehicle Stolen from Inventory.
Citizen Corps asks you to embrace the personal responsibility to be prepared; to get training in first aid and emergency skills; and to volunteer to support local emergency responders, disaster relief, and community safety.
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is a program that trains citizens how to be prepared for and respond to emergencies that may arise in their community.
Recent hurricanes, flooding, tornadoes, and winter storms have emphasized the need for us all to be prepared for disasters in the Tampa Bay region. The frequency and intensity of these disasters are increasing. In 1998 alone, Hurricanes Georges and Mitch were responsible for the death of over 7,000 people in Central America and destroyed billions of dollars worth of property in Central America and Florida. The Public Works Department has prepared this guide to help you prepare for disasters.
DISASTER. It strikes anytime, anywhere. It takes many forms -- a hurricane, an earthquake, a tornado, a flood, a fire or a hazardous spill, an act of nature or an act of terrorism. It builds over days or weeks, or hits suddenly, without warning. Every year, millions of Americans face disaster, and its terrifying consequences.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency -- FEMA -- is an independent agency of the federal government, reporting to the President. Since its founding in 1979, FEMA's mission has been clear:
to reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
Call your poison center for questions about poisons and poisonings. Use this web site to read about poison centers and poison prevention. This web site does not provide information about diagnosing and treating poisonings.
View locations or intersections with a high number of vehicular accidents. 90-day historical summary of traffic crashes that have been reported to Tampa Police.
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