You can call the relevant agency directly. Similar to calling the police station for non-emergency calls instead of 911. Of course it depends on the specifics of any given scenario.
> You can call the relevant agency directly. Similar to calling the police station for non-emergency calls instead of 911.
that's not a meaningful distinction in a lot of places. 911 and the "non-emergency" number around here go to exactly the same pool of people. there's maybe just some small difference in the prioritization of the calls.
the only other published numbers are for administrative offices that are open 8-5, and rings the same desk you find yourself at if you walk into the lobby of the administrative building. they take lunch breaks, and there's usually just one person there working first-come first-serve.
Sure, it depends on where you are, who you are trying to contact, and how urgent the situation is. I'm just saying it can be an option. I've done this.
