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COMMITTEE MEETINGS                                  Stay Safe, Sun City

See page 137 for list of committee members.                  Georgetown Police Department (GPD)
See Sun City Texas Resident Directory or
www.sctexas.org > Community Association      When to call 911
Info > CA Advisory Committees for
description of duties for each committee.    Submiitted by the Georgetown Police Department
CHARTERED CLUBS
Monday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m., CCAN                911 is a nationally recognized, easy to remember, no-cost method
COVENANTS                                    of contacting law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m., CCAN              agencies. Since 911 is for emergency situations, people commonly
ELECTIONS                                    wonder if making the call is the right thing to do. Emergencies are
Thursday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m., AC MR 1/2         any situation where law enforcement, fire fighters or medical help
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT                         is needed. If you are unsure, call 911 and a dispatcher will talk
Friday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m., AC MR 3/4           you through your situation and get the appropriate help. For non-
FINANCE                                      emergency situations, call the Georgetown Police Department at
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1 p.m., AC MR 3/4          512-930-3510, then press 1 to speak with a dispatcher.
GOLF
Monday, Feb. 27, 3 p.m., AC MR 1/2           Situations requiring an emergency call include:
LANDSCAPED MAINTAINED HOMES
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m., AC MR 3/4         – You witness a crime in progress.
MODIFICATIONS
Thursday, Feb. 2, 8:30 a.m., CCAN             – You witness an offender at the scene of a crime.

  *Open meeting at 10 a.m.                    – You are a victim of a crime.
Thursday, Feb. 16, 8:30 a.m., CCAN
NOMINATING                                    – Any incident involving injuries.
As needed
PROPERTY & GROUNDS                           Calling 911 is stressful but dispatchers are trained to help you.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2 p.m., CCAN                Knowing what to expect can make calling go smoothly and get you
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2 p.m., CCAN               any needed help.
WILDLIFE
Wednesday, Feb. 1, 3 p.m., AC MR 1/2         When Calling 911:

Other Committees or Task Forces:             1. Remain calm: Speak slowly and clearly.

NEIGHBORHOOD REPS                            2. Explain why you are calling: Explain what you are reporting.
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m., CCF/G         Describe if the situation is still happening or not. 911 operators will
COPS                                         ask questions about the who, what, where, when, why and how of
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m., ACA                 the incident.

                                             3. Give the address: Give the exact location/address of the situation.
                                             Include street or apartment numbers, floor, and any information
                                             that will help emergency responders find the correct location.

                                             4. Give your name and your current location: While not
                                             required, giving your name helps with any investigations that occur.

                                             5. Give the telephone number from which you are calling:
                                             Provide this information in case more information is needed later.

                                             6. Stay on the line and do not hang up: Do not hang up until
                                             the 911 operator releases your call. Provide all the information you
                                             have. Situations change constantly and updated information may
                                             be needed.

                                             If you have questions you would like answered in
                                             Stay Safe, Sun City, please contact:
                                             Delta Jolly, Georgetown PD
                                             Community Engagement Officer/Explorer Advisor
                                             [email protected]
                                             512-930-0523 (direct/office)
                                             512-930-3510 (police dispatch)

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