Dialing distress: Portland’s 911 ‘a barometer for struggling community’ (OR)

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Jacqueline Hoyt fell in October and fractured her pelvis. She tried to call 911, “which sent me off to the non-emergency” line.

She heard this recording: “Please stay on the line and have your address ready for the next available call taker.”