Is it a crime to dial 911 by mistake?
According to the “National Emergency Number Association (NENA)”, calling to 911 by mistake is not a crime, but if you do call by mistake you shouldn’t hang up but let the operator know about the mistake, in order to prevent them to believe is actually someone on a emergency and waste precious resources that could be helping others in real need. What it is against the law is to make prank calls to 911. The “NENA” website doesn’t mention the penalties, though. For more information visit the “NENA” website FAQ at: http://www.nena9-1-1.org/911_facts/9-1-1QandA.htm Hope this information is helpful.