Keep the Lexington non-emergency number in mind ahead of the winter storm

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – As the winter storm moves through the area, first responders are reminding the public to use 911 only for emergencies so help can reach those who need it most.

Officials say 911 should be called in any situation where someone is in immediate danger and requires urgent assistance.

Non-emergency situations include incidents such as non-injury crashes, weather-related conditions, and report requests. Authorities say those calls should be directed to the non-emergency number listed on your screen.

Emergency officials stress that reserving 911 for true emergencies helps reduce delays and ensures responders can quickly reach people in critical situations.

The non-emergency number is (859) 258-3600.