IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
We will probably call on God when we are in trouble; He invites us, loves us, answers our prayers, can save us, heal us and fix us. Earthy phone numbers and help are important, as well. He purposes these resourses in time of need.
If you are in need of immediate assistance, including medical advice or medical attention, below are some of the many publicly available resources that may be able to assist you. If you are in need of social services or other resources not listed below, please contact your local government social services office or the police department in your area.
IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING OR HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF AN EMERGENCY INVOLVING IMMEDIATE DANGER OR PHYSICAL HARM TO YOU OR TO ANOTHER PERSON, PLEASE CALL 911 OR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY.
The National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889))
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: Please use your local relay service number)
Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-787-SAFE) (1-800-787-7233)
National Runaway Switchboard 1-800-RUN-AWAY (1-800-726-2929) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-621-0394)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) (For the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, TTY: 1-800-826-7653 [message] or use your local relay service number)
Again, please note that these telephone numbers and agencies are obtained from publicly available resources. If you find that any of the above telephone numbers is inaccurate, please call information at 1-800 555-1212 for another toll free number or 411 for a local service.
Be Prepared – Emergency Numbers You Need to Have on Your Cell Phone
ICE: In Case of Emergency – Make it easy for emergency responders to find your family contact when they need to. Sure they can search your phone for the most frequently called numbers, but why not make it easy for them. Create an ICE contact in your phone. One reader suggests: As a veteran Paramedic, ICE is a well-known header for important numbers.. however, I may suggest you list every number separately, label them, “My Husband,” or My Husbands work”.. etc. As an emergency responder, I need to know who these people actually are when I call them.
What should you do it you have a lock screen feature on your cell? I like this simple idea from PCMag. Be sure to read the article for detailed instructions for Nafroid & Apple phones:
ICE Hack Job for Any Smartphone from PC Mag. On any smartphone, there’s one really simple way to add ICE information.
1. Open any note-taking app.
2. Type whatever ICE information you want in the note. Make sure you have margins on all sides and that the text easily fits on one screen.
3. Take a screenshot of that note.
4. Use that note as your lock screen wallpaper.
With this method, an emergency responder will have to dial the number that appears on the lock screen wallpaper, rather than have the phone dial it for him or her, but it’s better than nothing!
Local fire department – Our local fire departments have a wealth of information and provide community training and local CERT support. We also call for burn day information.
Local police department – List the non-emergency number for your area. In my small town, the number contacts the on-duty officer directly.
Water company – Useful for calling about broken water mains and botched bills. Call to get more information if you have a boil water alert or another contaminated water issue.
Power company – A useful number to have in your phone to report power outages.
Poison Control – Find your Regional Poison Control Center and enter the number; did you know that every 13 seconds, the U.S. Poison Centers receive a call about someone being exposed to a poison. Over 50% of these emergencies involve a child under five years of age.
Nearby hospitals – I have the three closest hospitals in my contacts.
Doctors – This number is elementary and one you probably already have listed!
Animal control – Stray dogs and cats can be a problem. Animal control can give you information about helping, shelters and other wildlife issues you may have. There appears to be a mountain lion frequenting the new property I’m moving to. Animal control has been very helpful with information.
Next door neighbors – Get to know your neighbors and exchange numbers. They will be a big asset to you in an emergency.
Tow truck – List a few local tow companies or your AAA number.
Insurance agent – Find out who to call in case you have an accident or home damage. Some companies use a main incident reporting number separate from your local agent. List both.
Co-workers – Feeling sick and need to let them know about that project that’s hanging around on your desk? Be a team player and give them a heads up.
Boss – Feeling sick (or just taking a day!)
Ecclesiastical leaders – When disaster strikes our church leaders and family will be the ones to turn to for help.
Veterinarian – Don’t forget your four-legged friends and their needs.
Reader Suggestions to add to the list include:
Locksmith – Don’t forget the locksmith! If you get caught without a reputable locksmith, you will likely get ripped off.
Coast Guard – if you are on a shoreline or major lake or river.
Local EMS – In some places, the ambulance is separate from the FD and PD.
Idea: Use Evernote note called ICE, for my numbers and also created a subgroup in my Gmail contacts. Grouping them together will make it easier for finding and for updates.
