Emergencies in Las Vegas

Good to Know

• Always dial 911 for anything life-threatening — fire, medical emergency, or a crime in progress — this works the same everywhere in the U.S., including on the Strip.
• Use 311 (or 702-828-3111) for LVMPD non-emergency matters like filing a routine police report; the Strip and unincorporated Clark County fall under LVMPD, but Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Boulder City each have their own separate non-emergency police lines if your incident happens there.
• The 'VIVA Patrol' volunteers you may see on the Strip and at the airport (identifiable by uniform/badge) can answer questions and help with minor safety issues, but they are volunteers, not sworn officers — for anything serious, still go straight to 911 or find a uniformed LVMPD officer.
• Save the Nevada Poison Center number (1-800-222-1222) — it's genuinely useful for common Vegas issues like scorpion stings or accidental ingestion, and can save an unnecessary ER trip.
• 988 (call or text) is the national mental-health/suicide crisis line and works the same in Las Vegas as anywhere else in the U.S.
• For a true life-threatening emergency anywhere in Las Vegas, call 911 rather than driving yourself — ambulances can route to the nearest appropriate trauma center.
• University Medical Center (UMC) and Sunrise Hospital are the only two Level I trauma centers serving the Las Vegas Valley; UMC is the older, county-run facility and Sunrise's Level I status is very recent (April 2026), so referral patterns and staffing at Sunrise's trauma program are still maturing.
• Freestanding/satellite ERs (branded 'ER at ___') are common around the city and are open 24/7, but they are extensions of larger hospitals and will transfer you if you need surgery, ICU care, or trauma-level treatment.
• As a walk-in visitor without US insurance, expect ER bills to be high and to be asked for payment or insurance information up front at most facilities — confirm coverage/network status before non-emergency visits where possible.