In case of an emergency...

Pick up any blue light phone on campus or dial:

• 911 from any campus phone
• 7-6111 from any campus phone
• 404-727-6111 from a cellular phone

You will then be connected with the Emory Police Department dispatcher.

What should you tell the 911 dispatcher?

Here are some tips to expedite Emory EMS arrival:

• A description of the incident: Please be as concise as possible and make sure to describe the patient’s condition (i.e. alert, unresponsive, etc.)
• Information about the patient:
• DO give the patient’s age and gender, if known
• DO NOT give the patient’s name or any personal information
• Location of the incident: Please give a detailed location.  Try to indicate if you are on a specific floor of a building or a specific classroom.  If possible, have a bystander wait outside the building to direct Emory EMS to the scene.

Remember to stay on the line until the dispatcher hangs up.  The dispatcher may need more information from you after dispatching Emory EMS.  Make sure you speak calmly and slowly so the dispatcher conveys the correct information to Emory EMS.

While you are waiting for Emory EMS to arrive…

• Give first aid, only if you are trained to do so.
• Your safety is your number one priority.  If you feel unsafe, leave the scene until law enforcement arrives.  Otherwise, do not leave the patient.
• Help is on the way, so remain calm.  When Emory EMS arrives, let the EMTs care for the patient appropriately.  Do not get in the medics’ way unless they specifically ask you.