When I’m on my cell phone, will dialing 911 call my hometown emergency service agency?

No, when you call 911 from your cell phone you will be directed to the closest agency to the cell phone tower that you are using, and from there you may be transferred to the correct agency.

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1. How do I know if I have a real emergency?
2. What should I tell the dispatcher/operator when I call?
3. Should I hang up or stay on the line?
4. If I accidentally call 911 should I hang up?
5. Should I dial 911 if I have a non-emergency situation?
6. When I call 911, am I calling the agency that I need for my emergency?
7. When I’m on my cell phone, will dialing 911 call my hometown emergency service agency?