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When To Call

Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. Call 850-606-5800 for non-emergencies.

CALLING THE CDA

If you need police or medical assistance, but it is not a life-threatening emergency, you should call the CDA at:

850-606-5800

Some examples of non-emergencies include:

  • Acts of vandalism
  • Property theft
  • Fender bender auto accidents with no injuries
  • Neighborhood noise complaints
You can call the CDA from both wired and wireless phones 24-hours a day. If you are unsure whether your situation is an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.

CALLING 9-1-1

If the Situation is an Emergency, Dial 9-1-1
An emergency situation is any situation that may be life-threatening or that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance.

Some examples of emergencies include:

An emergency situation is any situation that may be life-threatening or that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance. Some examples of emergencies include:
  • A fire
  • A crime, especially if in progress
  • A car crash, especially if someone is injured
  • A medical emergency, such as someone who is unconscious, gasping for air or not breathing, experiencing an allergic reaction, having chest pain, having uncontrollable bleeding, or any other symptoms that require immediate medical attention
You can call 9-1-1 from both wired or wireless phones 24-hours a day. Cell phone calls and calls using Voice Over IP usually can’t be traced to a specific address, so the dispatcher will likely need information about your location.

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS WEBSITE

Please use a phone to either dial 9-1-1 or call the CDA at 850-606-5800