🚨 IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.
Primary Emergency Services
🚑 Emergency Services
911
Police, Fire, Medical Emergency
- Life-threatening situations
- Severe hypothermia or frostbite
- Lost or stranded in extreme weather
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
🏥 Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
24/7 Poison Emergency Hotline
- Carbon monoxide exposure
- Heating fuel poisoning
- Chemical exposure from heaters
🌡️ Hypothermia Hotline
1-800-CDC-INFO
Centers for Disease Control
- Cold weather health information
- Hypothermia prevention
- Frostbite treatment guidance
Weather and Safety Services
🌨️ National Weather Service
1-800-WEATHER
Weather forecasts and warnings
- Severe weather alerts
- Blizzard warnings
- Wind chill advisories
🔦 Red Cross Emergency
1-800-RED-CROSS
Disaster relief and emergency assistance
- Emergency shelter information
- Disaster relief services
- Emergency supplies
⚡ Utility Emergency
Contact Local Provider
Power outages and gas leaks
- Power restoration updates
- Gas leak reporting
- Emergency heating assistance
Important Preparation Tips
📱 Program These Numbers Now
Don't wait for an emergency to look up these numbers. Program them into your phone and write them down in multiple locations.
Essential Information to Have Ready:
- Your exact location (address, GPS coordinates, landmarks)
- Number of people in your group
- Medical conditions or medications
- Available supplies and equipment
- Weather conditions and visibility
Before Calling Emergency Services:
- Stay calm and speak clearly
- Give your location first
- Describe the emergency situation
- Follow dispatcher instructions
- Don't hang up until told to do so
Related Resources
For comprehensive emergency preparedness, also review our survival checklist, first aid guide, and stay updated with weather alerts. Learn essential outdoor survival techniques and ensure you have proper emergency heating equipment.