In an emergency, you should call 911 for the fastest response. You will be attended to by a dispatcher who will take your call and dispatch the proper authorities whether it be the police, fire department, animal control, or any other government agency.
Some helpful numbers:
NYPD Info Hotline: 1 212 560 2730
New York City Hospitals:
- St. Vincent's Hospital: 1 212 604 7285
- Bellevue Hospital Center: 1 212 562 4141 or 1 212 562 7696
- Beth Israel Medical Center 1 212 420 2000
- Coler Memorial Hospital: 1 212 848 6300
- Goldwater Memorial Hospital: 1 212 318 8000
- Gouverneur Hospital D&TC: 1 212 238 7000
- Metropolitan Hospital: 1 212 423 6262
For more information on how to prepare for emergencies, http://www.semo.state.ny.us/ or http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/home/home.shtml. For numbers to call in need of travelers aid, assault, or any other issue, consult http://www.citidex.com/2424.htm.
To request non-emergency city services:
www.nyc.gov/html/doitt/html/about/about_311.shtml, dial 311, or contact:
New York City Non-Emergency Government Services
212 New York
New York, NY 10001
(212) 639-9675
