EMERGENCY: 911

When to call 911?

911 is to be used for emergencies only.

•To report an emergency of any serious medical problem: chest pain, seizure, bleeding, etc. •To report any type of fire: business, car, building, etc. •To report any life-threatening situation: domestic violence, fights, a person with weapons, etc.

• To report a car crash

• To report any crime in progress.

What if I do not speak English?

If you do not speak English or have trouble conveying the needed information in English, interpretation services are available at all 911 centers in King County.

Let the call-taker immediately know which language you speak in English so they can find the correct interpretation services.

Who has access to 911?

Anybody can call 911, even a tourist!

How much does it cost to use 911?

Calling will not cost you any money, unless you get transported by an ambulance.

Can I text 911?

Text 9-1-1 if you are deaf, hard of hearing, speech impaired, or feel unsafe if you were to be heard by an intruder or abusive partner. While texting 9-1-1 is a vital tool that increases accessibility to emergency services, the preferred method for those who can speak is to call.

POLICE NON-EMERGENCY

Bellevue: 425-577-5656

Issaquah: 425-837-3200

Renton: 425-235-2121

Sammamish: 206-296-3311

Newcastle: 206-296-3311

When to call the Police Non- Emergency number?

• To report a crime that occurred earlier.

• To report a suspicious circumstance that may indicate an ongoing criminal activity.

• To report a circumstance when there is no immediate danger to life or property.

• To report any non-emergency situation in progress (example: noisy party).

DOMESTIC ANIMAL CONTROL

Bellevue, Issaquah, Newcastle, and Sammamish: 206-296-7387

Call the Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) if you encounter a dangerous domestic animal, loose livestock on public roadways, as well as animal abuse. They provide 24-hour emergency services and respond to non-emergency calls (as noise complaints) seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Renton: 425-430-7550

Call Animal Control Officers to enforce noise violations, such as barking dogs or other repetitive noises. You also can call this number to enforce leash law violations, investigate animal cruelty complaints, take reports of lost/found domestic animals, or pick up any stray or deceased animal on the roadway.

WILD ANIMAL CONTROL

Our state is known for having neighborhood wild animal sightings, especially at homes near densely wooded areas. This includes deer, raccoons, coyotes, cougars, and bears. Residents can deter wild animals at their homes by keeping garbage cans in a garage or another secure area. You only need to report animal sightings to 911 if there is a threat to public safety or property.

If the encounter is not an emergency, contact the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: 425-775-1311