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First Responder Friday: Clemson Police teach children how to call 911

CLEMSON, S.C. (WSPA) – When you call 911, it’s often during one of life’s worst moments, but what if a child has to dial the number in an emergency? “The hardest callers we deal with are children,” ...
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5 things you should never say to a 911 operator unless lives are at risk

When you dial 911, every word you say matters. The line is designed to connect you with help in life-threatening situations, yet a staggering amount of calls aren't emergencies at all. In some cities, ...
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When to call 911 — and when not to — during severe weather

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – As severe weather moves into the Upstate, dispatchers at the Spartanburg County 911 Center said knowing when to call 911 — versus when to use a non-emergency number — ...