It’s unquestionably the most important phone number in the country. The most recognizable, too. 
911. The ubiquitous three digits that revolutionized emergency services in America. Experts call it the most “go to” number in the United States. Most citizens don’t care what you call it, so long as help is on the way. 
Whether it’s reporting a crime in progress, reporting a fire, or requesting an ambulance, Americans use 911 in record numbers. More than 240 million calls are placed each year, according to the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). It is indeed the number America goes to when it needs help. That’s because the stakes could not be bigger. …