How To Call 911 For Someone Living In Another State

<p dir="ltr">Emergency numbers are the kind of thing you may not fully appreciate until you need them. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">—Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FGSA, FAAN</p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Would you know how to contact 911 for a loved one who lives in a different state? </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Many people assume that if you call 911 in your local area that they would be able to connect you to the municipality that your loved one lives in – but that’s not always the case. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Join me for this week’s episode where Rebecca Murphy from Maryland shares her story of Facetiming her Dad in Florida – and he fell through the attic to the concrete garage floor below and was severely injured. </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">She shares her harrowing account of events and offers tips to help you make sure you never end up in this kind of panic. You can be prepared. So stay tuned to learn how to call 911 for someone living in another state and other technology solutions for connecting to emergency services.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Now let’s dive into this week’s episode ▶️ How To Call 911 For Someone Living In Another State</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Main Point #1: Tell us about what happened that led you to need to call 911 in another state? </p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Rebecca was on FaceTime with her dad when she faced a nerve-racking situation. Initially trying to fix something in the attic, she suddenly heard her dad's screams as he fell 12 to 15 feet onto the concrete in the garage.</p> <p dir="ltr">Helpless, she realized she didn't even have his address. Here comes the first lesson – always make sure you know the addresses of your loved ones. After reaching out to other family members, she decided to contact the nearest EMS for assistance. </p> <p dir="ltr">Main Point #2: What happened when you tried to call 911?</p> <p dir="ltr">Rebecca receiv