Fire - 911 (or 281-852-2233)

AVFD recommends dialing 911 for Fire emergencies.  Although there may be up to a 30 second delay in getting your call from the 911 operator to the AVFD dispatcher, the advantage is that your calling number and address will be automatically recorded with this system.  This means that if you get disconnected (or the fire destroys your phone lines) they know where you are and will dispatch their equipment to your address anyway. 

The 281 number given above rings directly at the AVFD dispatch office so there is no delay involved, but they don’t have the call tracing equipment on that line.  The trade off is - if you get disconnected while on the direct line before they have the necessary information, they have no way of knowing your calling number or your calling address (i.e. they can’t dispatch). 

Please discuss this information with those who reside with you so your household can make an informed choice as to which would be the better emergency number for you.

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Constables Precinct 4  281-376-3472 (or 911)

Sheriff - 713-221-6000 (or 911)

The Sheriff’s office recommends calling them direct (713-221-6000) for a quicker response if that is your priority.  If you don’t have their number programmed into your phone, or can’t remember it during an emergency, you can still reach them by dialing 911. 

If there is a possibility that you might be disconnected and unable to repeat your call, you probably want to use 911 so your calling number and address are recorded by the 911 system.

Please discuss this information with those who reside with you so your household can make an informed choice as to which would be the better emergency number for you.

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