What is selective routing?

After a serious accident, a motorist from another city needs help. He doesn't know which agency to call, but by dialing 911, his call is automatically routed to the Public Safety Answering Point serving that area. Selective routing is particularly helpful in areas with multiple jurisdictions. No time is lost looking up numbers or transferring the call from one public safety agency to another searching for the correct one.

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1. What if a 911 caller is deaf or hearing/speech impaired?
2. What happens when you dial 911?
3. How do I dial 911?
4. What is Enhanced 911?
5. What is selective routing?
6. When should you not use 911?
7. Why should I have Enhanced 911?