Will my call to 911 be kept confidential?

Callers to 911 may request their information not be shared with responding police, fire or medical personnel if this information is not relevant to the emergency. However all calls to 911 are recorded in case they are needed in later investigations and are a matter of public record. Under Virginia law these records are accessible to the public.

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1. What is 911?
2. When should I call 911?
3. What happens when I call 911?
4. How are calls to 911 prioritized?
5. Will my call to 911 be kept confidential?
6. What should I teach my children about 911?
7. How do I get an ambulance to take me to my medical appointment?
8. How do I report a lost or found pet?
9. Who handles loose or vicious dogs?
10. Who can help me with stray cats?
11. Where can I get help with wild animals (squirrels, opossum, raccoons, bats, birds, deer, foxes, snakes, etc)?
12. How do I report a problem with water service?
13. How do I report a power outage?
14. Who do I call to report a problem or question with trash or recycle pickup?
15. Who do I call to request other assistance from the city?