Public Education

When to call 911

Call 911 if you are experiencing any of the following: 

-Chest Pain
-Difficulty Breathing
-Uncontrollable Bleeding
-Poisonings
-Numbness/Weakness
-Difficultly Speaking
-Vehicle Accidents

HeartAttack
Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack:
Chest discomfort– pressure, squeezing, fullness, pain
Discomfort in other areas– arms, back, neck, jaw
Shortness of breath
Cold sweat, nausea
* Call 911 *

FAST
Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke:
-Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side.
-Loss of sight, sudden vision problems

-Difficulty Talking or understanding other people, confusion
-Sudden, severe headache
-Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination or trouble walking
* Call 911 *