---
title: When 911 Is Busy
metaTitle: "When 911 Is Busy"
slug: when-911-is-busy
date: "2018-09-26T20:04:27-05:00"
image:
  src: "https://cdn.securelogix.dev/slx/images/undefined.webp"
sourcePublisher:
  name: No Jitter
  url: www.nojitter.com
sourceArticle:
  url: "https://www.nojitter.com/when-911-busy"
tags: ["Emergency Services & 911 Systems", TDoS]
status: published
---

September 26, 2018

As you’re driving into work, you witness a horrific crash in the lane next to you. Quickly, you grab your cell phone and dial 911. Expecting to hear the 911 call center, you’re confused by the busy signal you receive instead. Assuming you misdialed, you quickly press end, and redial. Again, a busy signal. And suddenly you are paralyzed, not certain what to do or how to get the help you need…