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No grown-ups are around, and you're not sure if it's a real emergency. What should you do?

Make the call. The 911 operator can help you decide.

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  1. Wait until a grown-up gets home
  2. Call 911 anyway ✔
  3. Post about it online

Why: If no adults are around and you aren't sure, calling 911 is the safe choice. You could help save someone.

Huh, didn't know that: Talk with your family ahead of time about when to call 911.

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Answer: Call 911 anyway. If no adults are around and you aren't sure, calling 911 is the safe choice. You could help save someone.

  1. How to Use 911 (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/911.html
    If you're not sure whether there's a real emergency and there are no adults around, it's a good idea to make the call.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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