⚠️ EMERGENCY FIRST: If there is an immediate threat to life, health, or safety, call 911. Whether it’s a boat accident offshore or a gas leak on your block, emergency services come first. No exceptions.
🛡️ CONTACTING ONE OR MORE CONTACTS: Certain situations may warrant contacting one or more agencies to ensure accountability and the most effective response. For example: See a sea turtle being harassed? Call local police and then notify FWC. Observe a large oil spill? Notify 911 and then the State Watch Office.
| CATEGORY | CONTACTS |
|---|---|
| 🛢️ Spills & Pollution Events Hazardous material spills and odors, marine spills, and environmental emergencies | Primary: 911 Secondary: State Watch Office Hotline, 1-800-320-0519 If Applicable: United States Coast Guard National Response Center, 1-800-424-8802 |
| 🐢 Wildlife Concerns Fish kills, wildlife emergencies, and sightings | Primary: FWC, 1-888-404-3922 Secondary: Local Police/Fire Department |
| 🐟 Fish Kills & Die-Offs | FWC, Fish Kill Hotline, 1-800-636-0511 |
| 🐍 Invasive Species Sightings | 1-888-IVE-GOT1 (483-4681) FWC Invasive Species Report Form |
| 🐕 Animal Cruelty & Abuse | Broward Animal Cruelty Reporting Info Miami-Dade Animal Cruelty Reporting Info Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🛣️ State Roadside Assistance Major interstates, expressways, and toll roads (including the Florida Turnpike) to assist with disabled vehicles, remove debris, and manage traffic during accidents | FDOT Road Rangers, Dial *347 |
| 🚔 State Highway Patrol | Florida Highway Patrol, Dial *347 |
| ⚓ Emergencies on the Water Distress, urgency, and safety calls | Primary: VHF Channel 16 Secondary: 911 |
| 🟢 Algae Blooms | Primary: FDEP, 1-855-305-3903 Secondary: Local Water District |
| 🔥 Gas Leaks | Primary: 911 Local Gas Companies: TECO Peoples Gas, 1-877-832-6747 FL Public Utilities, 1-800-427-7712 Florida City Gas, 1-888-352-5325 |
| 💡 Electrical Emergency & Lines Down | FPL,1-800-468-8243 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🧪 Poison Control Hotline For humans and pets | Primary: 1-800-222-1222 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🏗️ Call Before You Dig | Primary: Dial 811 |
| 🕵️ Anonymous Crime Tips Tips can sometimes lead to rewards. Inquire when submitting your tip to the appropriate entity. | Primary: Dial **8477 Local Crime Stoppers: Broward Tip Form Miami-Dade Tip Form Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🛡️ Adult & Child Abuse Hotline | Primary: Florida Department of Children & Families, 1-800-962-2873 Report Online Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🚫 Stop Spam Calls (DoNotCall.gov) | Sign-Up via: The National Do Not Call Registry |
| 🍎 2-1-1 Confidential Community Help Line Get connected with food, medical care, housing, childcare, rent, utility, and other assistance programs in your local community | Primary: Dial 211 Secondary: Text your zip code to 898211 |
| ⚖️ Consumer Protection | Primary: Florida Attorney General, 850-414-3300 File a Complaint |
| ❤️ CPR, AED, and First Aid Classes | Primary: Red Cross Training |
| 🧑🍳 Food Safety & Health Code Violations | Primary: Department of Business and Professional Regulation, File a Complaint |
| 🩺 Medical Provider or Facility Concerns | Primary: Florida Department of Health Report Form |
| 🏠 Code Enforcement Property maintenance, permit compliance | List of Florida Municipalities |
| 🗳️ Find Your Elected Officials Locate your federal, state, and local officials | BallotReady Search Tool Note: Your email address is not required. This is a 3rd party search tool. |
| 💜 RAINN (National Sexual Assault Hotline) | Primary: 1-800-656-4673 Secondary: Text HOPE to 64673 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🧒 Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline | 1-800-422-4453 (call or text) Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🏃♂️ National Runaway Safe Line | 1-800-786-2929 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🆘 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | 988 (call or text) Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🏠 National Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-799-7233 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🧠 SAMHSA’s National Helpline Treatment referral for mental health & substance use | 1-800-662-4357 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🎖️Veterans Crisis Line 24/7, confidential. For Veterans, service members, National Guard, Reserve, and their families | Primary: 988, then press 1 for Veterans Secondary: Text 838255 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🚨 National Human Trafficking Hotline Providing support, resources, and tip reporting for trafficking victims and the public | Primary: 1-888-373-7888 Secondary: Text 233733 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🔎 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children | 1-800-843-5678 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🌈 LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline | 1-888-688-5428 |
| 📞 National LGBT Senior Hotline | 1-888-234-7243 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🩷 The Trevor Project A dedicated suicide prevention line for LGBTQ+ youth | Primary: 1-866-488-7386 Secondary: Text START to 678678 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 👵 HHS Eldercare Locator Service locator for older adults & caregivers. | 1-800-677-1116 |
| Florida Elder Helpline In-home services, referrals, support, and information for seniors | Florida Department of Elder Affairs, 1-800-963-5337 |
| 🎰 National Problem Gambling Helpline Network Hotline | 1‑800‑522‑4700 |
| 🍺 Al-Anon / Alateen Support for families affected by alcohol addiction | 1‑888‑425‑2666 |
| 💉 National Drug Helpline | 1‑844‑289‑0879 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🚬 Quit Smoking Hotline – 1-800-QUIT-NOW | 1-800-784-8669 |
| 💊 Nar-Anon Family Groups Support for families affected by drug addiction. | 1‑800‑477‑6291 |
| 🟣Alzheimer’s Association Helpline Support for people living with dementia, caregivers, families and the public | 1-800-272-3900 |
| 🚧 Potholes / Traffic Lights / Streetlights | List of Florida Municipalities Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🌀 FEMA Disaster Assistance Federal disaster info, assistance, evacuation, shelters | 1‑800‑621‑3362 |
| 🌩️ Disaster Resources & Updates State-specific hurricane, evacuation, and emergency guidance | 1‑800‑342‑3557 |
| 📈 Price Gouging Hotline For use during a declared State of Emergency. Relating to essential commodities like fuel, food, hotel rooms, and lumber. | Florida Attorney General, 1-866-966-7226 Price Gouging Report Form |
| 📋 Fraud and Scams | Report Fraud and Scams |
| 🏡 Tenant Rights & Legal Assistance | Legal Aid of Broward County: 954-765-8950 Dade County Legal Aid: 305-579-5733 |
| 💧 Miami-Dade Water & Sewer 24-Hour Emergency Line | Primary: 305-274-9272 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🚿 Broward Water & Wastewater 24-Hour Emergency Line | Primary: 954-831-3250 Emergency/Immediate Danger: 911 |
| 🔦 Utility Regulation Complaints | Florida Public Service Commission, 1-800-342-3552 Utility Consumer Complaint Report Form |
🏘️ Local Non-Emergency Contacts
For issues that aren’t life-threatening but need police attention, use these direct lines:
- Miami-Dade Sheriff Dispatch: 305-743-7433
- Broward Sheriff Dispatch: 954-764-4357
Note: Individual municipalities often have their own local numbers. The county can still provide the appropriate resources.
🤝 How We Step In
If you’ve reported an issue and haven’t seen any action, or you’ve noticed a problem and aren’t sure who to contact, submit a report through our website. We address concerns ranging from environment and wildlife to illegal dumping, traffic and pedestrian safety, and street, sidewalk, and lighting issues.
