15 Emergency Numbers You Need

Today, it’s all about 15 emergency numbers you need. (Updated to 21 now). Do you have a list of essential emergency numbers that could come in handy in an emergency? If not, it’s time to grab the notepad and pen, jot these numbers down, and then keep the paper somewhere you won’t lose it. For example, you can put the paper on the fridge with a magnet to have easy access to it when you need it.

Because you don’t know when an emergency will happen, it’s ideal to have these numbers ready for when you need them most. You are going to want these two books in your hands. The ebooks are great, but a hardcover book is better.

“Prepare Your Family For Survival” by Linda Loosli

“Bugging In” by Raymond Dean White (this is our Ray!)

15 Emergency Numbers You Need

This is not an exhaustive list of emergency numbers that you need because everyone has different circumstances. However, these are 15 emergency numbers (updated to 21) that everyone should have, just in case.  

1. Local Hospital

You might need the number to the local hospital if you’re having an issue, but you don’t necessarily need an ambulance. You can talk to someone about the medical problem you’re having and see if you can head over to get an evaluation. Someone from the hospital may encourage you to come straight to the emergency room, depending on the types of symptoms you’re experiencing. If you have a walk-in clinic close by, you might want to check with them first. If so, put that number on your list too.

2. Primary Physician

Always have your primary physician’s number available. This medical professional knows you best because they see you regularly and have access to most of your medical records. If you have medical concerns or questions, this is the number to have for those times.

3. Poison Control Center

Having the number to the poison control center is a must. If you or someone in your household accidentally ingests a toxic component, it’s vital to know what to do to protect yourself. You can let someone from the poison control center know what was accidentally ingested, along with how much of it, so that they can provide you with the proper steps to take. The number for the poison control center is (1-800-222-1222).

4. Local Police and Fire Department

When you have a non-emergency situation that involves the police, you can call your local police department. For example, you may have a question about filing a restraining order, or you might want to report something you’ve witnessed that concerns you and that may need immediate attention from local authorities. Even if it’s not something that requires you to call 911, this is still a critical emergency number to have.

It’s a great idea to have your local Fire Department number as well. Of course, 911 would get them to your house as well. Time is critical when you smell smoke or see flames.

Please sign up for Reverse 911 in your area. You must register your cell phone with your local Reverse 911 Notification System if you want to be notified of possible dangers in your location. You can “Google” Reverse 911 Emergency Notification in your city or county, and you should be able to find it. Please do it today!

Just last week, we received a text “Shelter in Place” notification for South Jordan, Utah. There was a bomb scare at a Fitness Center a couple of blocks away. Luckily, no one was hurt. But it was a bogus call; a suspect was arrested. FOX 13 News

5. Animal Poison Control Center

Like the poison control center, you’ll want to contact the animal poison control center if one of your pets consumes something they’re not supposed to eat. The number to reach a representative is (1-888-426-4435). The representative will provide you with specific instructions on how to help your pet, whether you’ll need to give it hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting or if you need to rush over to the veterinarian’s office.

6. Suicide Hotline, Crisis Line, or National Mental Health Hotline

If you’re struggling and having a mental health crisis or someone else in the household is having this problem, it’s good to know about the suicide hotline. You can talk anonymously with caring and considerate mental health professionals who want to lend an ear when you need it the most. CALL OR TEXT 988—Suicide Hotline or Crisis Line (988). National Mental Health Hotline is (988).

7. Gas and Electric Company

If you smell gas in or around your home, there could potentially be a gas leak. Play it safe by having your local gas company’s emergency line included in your list of emergency numbers. Then, you can make the call to have someone sent out to the property immediately.

Before you turn off the gas to your home, consider this: turning it back on again is a different thing. It is best to have an official technician from the gas company turn it back on.

If the power is out for an extended period, keep your Electric Power Company number handy to report the outage and receive updates on the progress to restore power.

8. Water Company

When there is a problem with the water, it’s essential to call your water company’s emergency line. Whether water is not coming out or is coming out dirty and with a foul odor, the company needs to be informed of the situation so they can take steps to rectify the problem.

9. Non-Emergency Ambulance

While you might not need flashing lights and sirens, you could still need the number of an ambulance service. If you’re dealing with a medical issue and need to get to the hospital but don’t have a way to get there, having this number is a must. The ambulance will arrive at your front door, help you get into the vehicle, and then safely get you to the hospital.

10. Bank Fraud Department

It may seem strange to have the bank fraud department written as one of your emergency numbers, but it’s good to have. If you notice any unusual charges made to your bank card or checking account, you can call the number right away, have them freeze your accounts, and get a new debit card sent out. The number for this department varies from one bank to another. The number is typically on the back of your debit or credit card. Please make a note of it before you need it.

11. Children’s School

Always have the number for your children’s school listed on your emergency numbers list. This is because you might need to contact the school for something important involving one of the kids. You can also use this number to make sure your children are in school.

12. Home Insurance Company

Write the number of your home insurance company down on paper because you might need to get in touch with them. If any damage occurs to your property, it’s essential to reach out to the home insurance company immediately.

13. Auto Insurance Company

If you get into an accident or if someone breaks into your vehicle, you’ll need to have the number of your auto insurance company. Jot it down just in case you need to call them quickly to let them know of something unfortunate that happened to your car. It gets the ball rolling a lot faster.

14. Emergency Dentist

When dealing with a dental emergency, it helps to have the number of an emergency dentist who can treat your dental problems without making you wait. Please find a local emergency dentist in your area and write their number on the list. Make sure you’re choosing one with good reviews.

15. Local Children’s Crisis Center

If something serious happens to one of your children, calling the local children’s crisis center can help. You’ll need to do a quick Google search to find the number for the children’s crisis center in your area. If there’s more than one, you can write them all down to have a few options, if you need them.

16. Veterinarian

We all have a veterinarian, so a few readers suggested we add this number, awesome!

17. Veterinarian Hospital

Sometimes we may need to visit an after-hours veterinarian hospital that’s not our regular location.

18. Elderly Care Home

We all have relatives in elderly care centers, so when a reader mentioned adding it, I jumped on it. Great idea!

19. Family Member Names & Phone Numbers

I know we all have these names and numbers in our cell phones, but we need a hard copy in case our cell phones are not working. These would be great for neighbors (whom you trust) to contact those family members in case of an emergency.

20. Credit Reporting Bureau

1. Equifax Customer Service: (1-888-EQUIFAX (1-888-378-4329). 2. TransUnion Customer Service: (1-800-916-8800). 3. Experian Customer Service: (1-(888) 397-3742).

21. Social Security Customer Service

If you have questions or needs, that’s the number you need to call concerning your Social Security issues. (1-(800) 772-1213).

If you need a Contact Form, you can find one in the Binder Content Forms.

Final Word

These are the essential emergency numbers you need to have. You can’t predict what will happen in life, whether you end up dealing with a dental emergency, medical issue, or even a mental health crisis. However, you can make sure you’re fully prepared by having a list of these critical 15 (21) emergency numbers available and in a spot that you won’t forget. May God bless this world, Linda. 

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