After arriving in the U.S., get your life organized
Education & childcare
Childcare, early childhood education, school districts, public schools, language support, special education, and universities.
When urgent, find help first
In the United States, if you encounter an emergency requiring immediate response from police, fire, or ambulance personnel, please call 911, state your location, and follow the dispatcher's instructions. Inquiries to this site do not handle emergencies.
Official 911 usage instructions ↗Official resources
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