What is 9-1-1?
9-1-1 is the emergency telephone number system which links callers to the appropriate emergency service - Police, Fire or Ambulance. Calling 9-1-1 helps ensure you reach the emergency service you require as quickly as possible.
What is an emergency?
A situation where the safety of people or property is at risk. Examples of 9-1-1 emergencies include: a fire; crime in progress; or a medical crisis.
What is not an emergency?
It is not an emergency when the situation is not dangerous and immediate action is not necessary. Examples of a non-emergency situation include: an automobile accident where an injury has not occurred; after a crime has been committed and you believe that the offender has left the scene; and follow-up on an auto theft report. If the emergency is not life threatening, please take the time to locate the proper non-emergency phone number. Some are listed below.
Communication Center 632-7176
Scottsbluff Police 630-6261
Fire Department 630-6231
