Emergency numbers
National United States numbers you can call for emergencies and disaster help. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911 first.
- 911
Life-threatening emergencies: fire, medical, police, rescue.
- 211
Local help with food, shelter, utilities, rent and disaster recovery.
- 1-800-222-1222
Poison Control Center, available 24/7 nationwide.
- 1-800-621-3362
FEMA disaster assistance helpline for federally declared disasters.
- 1-800-985-5990
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline: crisis counseling after a disaster.
- 988
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 24/7 call or text.
- 1-800-733-2767
American Red Cross: shelter, supplies and recovery support.
WeatherSignal lists these numbers for convenience. Availability and wait times are controlled by the organizations that operate them.