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What is 911
911 - Is a single number for help anytime there is risk to life or health or the environment.
Examples include:
|
Emergency |
Non Emergency |
| Fire | Minor Accidents (no injuries) |
| Crime in Progress | Barking dogs |
| Breathing Problems | Burglarized property |
| Choking | Belated Crimes |
| Unconsciousness | Someone selling drugs |
| Poisoning | Loud parties |
| Drowning | Missing Persons |
| Stabbing or shooting | Keys locked in vehicle |
| Other life-threatening situations | Runaways |
| Construction Noise |
What Happens When You Dial 911 In Redondo Beach?
- An Emergency Services Dispatcher at Redondo Beach Police Department answers the call. (Depending on the location in the city you may be routed through an adjacent jurisdiction.)
- The type of emergency and the location is determined.
- The dispatcher asks a series of questions and creates a call for service. In urgent situations, another dispatcher will send help at the same time you are being assisted on the telephone.
- Based on this information, the dispatcher routes the proper law enforcement, Fire Department or emergency medical service to your location.
- If you accidentally dial 911, don’t hang up. If we don’t find out why you called, we will send officers out to your home to see if you need help.
Non-Emergent Phone Numbers – For Your Cellular Phone
Direct line into Dispatch for Police Assistance (24 hrs): 310-379-5411
Direct line into Dispatch for Fire Assistance (24 hrs): 310-379-5416
