911 and Other Special Service Numbers

N11 is a three-digit shortcut to reach special community services. The numbers are set aside by theFederal Communications Commission(FCC) and operated by the provider of the service.N11 codes211 - Public, health, and community services.https://wa211.org/311 - Non-emergency police, fire and municipal business. Local and municipal governments will administer 311 calls.511 - Road and traffic conditions. TheDepartment of Transportationor designated local departments of transportation willno longeradminister 511 calls. The DOT's website and app will take its place as ofMay 18, 2023.www.wsdot.wa.gov/traffic/511/711 - Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for the speech and hearing impaired.811 - Call before you dig number arranges for utilities to be located and marked.www.callbeforeyoudig.org911 - Emergency response.FCC RegulationsTheFederal Communications Commission(FCC) in CC Docket 92-105, specified how 211, 311, 511, 711 and 811 codes would be used for various types of public informati...