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Archives: FAQs

Can I call dispatch to check the status of plowing?

Unfortunately, dispatch does not monitor the progress of plowing in individual communities. Please call your local municipality directly for questions regarding services. Village of Bayside Village of Brown Deer Village of Fox Point City of Glendale Village of River Hills  Village of Shorewood Village of Whitefish Bay

Who do I contact about a down power line or power outage?

Please remember that heavy winds can cause down power lines. If you need immediate assistance and/or need to report a down line that is in traffic or causing a hazard, please call 911. If you are simply reporting a power outage, please call WE Energies at 1-800-662-4797 or at this link: https://www.we-energies.com/outages_safety/reporting/index.htm

Should I call 911 if I’m in an accident?

You do NOT need to call the police if you are involved in an accident and no one is hurt, there is minimal property damage, and the accident is not blocking traffic or creating a hazard. For a fender bender or minor collision, exchange contact and insurance information and file a police report on your … Continued

Do I need to call 911 when I see a coyote?

Merely seeing a coyote is not a reason to call 911, unless you feel that the coyote is posing an immediate threat to you or others. For more information about coyotes in Bayside, view our Coyote Brochure.

How do I report suspicious activity in my community?

You can dial 911 to report any suspicious activity. Be prepared to answer the dispatcher’s questions, including where the suspicious activity is occurring and additional details of what is happening such as: –  What happened? – Where and when did it occur? –  Is anyone injured? –  Description of vehicle(s) – License plate number(s) –  … Continued

What are tips for calling 911?

Listen and answer the questions asked. By doing this, it helps the dispatcher understand your situation and will assist you with your emergency until the appropriate police, fire or medical units arrive.  Be prepared to answer the dispatcher’s questions: –  What happened? – Where and when did it occur? –  Is anyone injured? –  Description of vehicle(s) – License plate … Continued

What do I do if I accidentally call 911?

Most importantly, DO NOT HANG UP. Stay on the line until the dispatcher answers. Explain that you accidentally called 911 and there is no emergency. Be prepared to verify your current location and/or meet with an officer who may respond to your location to confirm that there is no emergency.

How can I prevent my child from accidentally calling 911?

Teaching children when to call 911 is just as important as teaching them how to place a 911 call. Parents should also be aware that wireless phones without a current calling plan through a wireless provider are still capable of connecting a call to a local 911 center. Children should be told not to dial … Continued

How do you make a 911 call?

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 on your phone. Stay calm and state your emergency. Speak loudly and clearly. Give the 911 dispatcher your name, phone number and the address where help is needed. Answer the dispatcher’s questions. Stay on the telephone as long as it’s safe to do so, and don’t hang up until the … Continued

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