Moral of the story, if you accidentally call 911, don’t hang up. Stay tuned let us know it was an accident it’s fine said Hornacek. If you hang up spontaneously when we call you back, pick up the phone or reply to the text and let us know you’re okay.
Does 911 ring back when you hang up?
Everyone makes mistakes, and there’s no penalty if you accidentally call 911. … If you hang up, you will be called back to confirm you are safe. If no one answers the callback attempt, law enforcement officers will be dispatched to your location to determine the nature of the call.
What should I do if I accidentally call 911 and hang up?
If you accidentally dialed 911, instead of hanging up, explain to the dispatcher that you accidentally called. If you hang up, the dispatcher will call you back. If you don’t answer this call, the dispatcher will send the police to your home.
Will the police show up if you accidentally call 911?
If you accidentally dial 911, don’t hang up. If you realize your mistake, you should stay on the line and politely inform the dispatcher that it was an accident. If you hang up after picking up, an attempt will be made to contact you again.
Does 911 come when you hang up?
Everyone makes mistakes, and there’s no penalty if you accidentally call 911. … If you hang up, you will be called back to confirm you are safe. If no one answers the callback attempt, law enforcement officers will be dispatched to your location to determine the nature of the call.
What happens if you accidentally call 911 and hang up immediately?
If you accidentally dial 911, don’t hang up. If you realize your mistake, you should stay on the line and politely inform the dispatcher that it was an accident. If you hang up after picking up, an attempt will be made to contact you again.
Does 911 always call back?
If you accidentally called 911, don’t just hang up, let the caller know you got the wrong number. All 911 hangers will be called back and if we are unable to call you back we will dispatch an agent to the location shown on the advanced 911 screen.
