Update: As of 12:45 p.m. Thursday, Canton's 911 system has been restored and is accepting calls. CANTON − Emergency calls in Canton temporarily are being handled by the Stark County Sheriff’s ...

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - Dorchester County residents may soon see their 911 emergency service fee more than double as county leaders consider another increase. The fee, previously set at $1.50 per phone ...

This month alone, deputies have responded to at least a half-dozen 911 service calls where upon arrival, deputies learned that no actual emergency situation existed. Following a recent inquiry into ...

Mambajao 911 Command Center in Camiguin showcases the Philippines’ next-generation emergency response system with advanced digital technology for faster and more accurate public safety services.

The Philippines is on track to have the best emergency response system in Asia once its next-generation 911 system is fully ...

Some iPhone users can connect to satellites to call for help or reach out to their loved ones. The process is simple.

Georgia legislators are pushing for a multimillion-dollar overhaul of the state’s antiquated 911 systems that have struggled to handle the volume of emergency calls from people in crisis.

People in crisis are reaching 911 operators with more ease a year after an investigation by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution found significant delays for thousands of emergency calls across metro ...

With just 48 hours of the new system under his belt, 911 emergency telecommunicator Juwan Williams says there’s been very minimal hiccups. “Sometimes in distress, people definitely aren’t going to ...

The audio begins with a 911 dispatcher asking the caller to describe the emergency. “Hi, something has happened here,” one of the women sobs in the clip, which was first obtained late Friday ...

Knowing emergency numbers in different countries is crucial for safety when traveling. The numbers vary globally, with 112 being standard in the European Union. Technology aids travelers in ...