After arriving in the U.S., get your life organized
Safety, Rights, and Getting Help
Emergency help, scams, disasters, family safety, legal aid, consumer complaints, and social services.
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
SSA number and card ↗State motor vehicle agencies ↗Tenant rights and help ↗English learning resources ↗
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