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When To Call or Text

Call or Text 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:

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 24-hours a day. If you are unsure whether your situation is an emergency, please call or text 9-1-1.

9-1-1

If the Situation is an Emergency, Call or Text 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 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 call or text 9-1-1 or for non-emergencies call the CDA at 850-606-5800