Center for National Preparedness - University of Pittsburgh

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9-1-1 Telephone System Self Test

Call 9-1-1 from your cell phone. Conditionally correct.

This answer is best if:

The fire is spreading quickly.
Your local Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) or call center has cellular location capabilities.

Get away from the house and be prepared to direct the first responders and answer their questions.

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