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When you call 911, the operator asks questions. What will they want to know?

What happened, where you are, and who needs help.

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  1. What, where and who ✔
  2. Only your name and age
  3. Only your phone number

Why: Operators ask what happened, where you are, and who needs help. Stay calm and answer each question.

Huh, didn't know that: Answering the questions helps 911 send the right help quickly.

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Answer: What, where and who. Operators ask what happened, where you are, and who needs help. Stay calm and answer each question.

  1. How to Use 911 (KidsHealth for Kids) kidshealth.org/en/kids/911.html
    the emergency operator will ask what, where, and who questions
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Calling 911 (National 911 Program) www.911.gov/calling-911
    questions are important to get the right kind of help to you quickly
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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