United States (US)
The United States is a federation of 50 states and the District of Columbia spanning six time zones from the Atlantic to the Pacific, plus Alaska and Hawaii.
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: USD ($)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 75)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
911
Fire Brigade
911
Ambulance
911
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222 (Poison Help — free, 24/7, nationwide)
Mental Health
988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — free, 24/7, call or text, English/Spanish)
Domestic Violence
1-800-799-7233 (National Domestic Violence Hotline — free, 24/7, 200+ languages via interpreter)
Child Protection
1-800-422-4453 (Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — free, 24/7)
Road Assistance
AAA (American Automobile Association) — 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357) for members. Non-members can pay per call. Most car insurers (Geico, Progressive, State Farm) offer roadside assistance add-ons. Tesla, BMW, and other automakers provide their own roadside service.
How to call emergency services in United States
Dial 911 from any phone (including mobiles without a SIM or service) for any life-threatening emergency. Give your location FIRST (street address, nearest intersection, or landmark) — mobile 911 may route to the wrong jurisdiction. Describe the emergency (fire/medical/crime). Stay on the line until told to hang up. Text-to-911 is available in most areas but call if possible. Operators speak English and can connect to Spanish-speaking or other-language interpreters.