Sarasota County Clarifies 911 Usage Guidelines

Sarasota County Emergency Services has released guidelines on when to call 911. Residents are advised to dial 911 to report a fire, to save a life, or to stop a crime. The county emphasized that 911 should not be used for pranks, to get directions, for information, or to report fireworks.

Further details can be found on the Sarasota County website at scgov.net.



Source: Sarasota County Emergency Services

Source Type: EMS

Source Location:

Apr 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM EMS

North Port, FL

6050 Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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