As the area prepares for potential winter weather, including ice, Raleigh officials expect an increase in calls for help.
City officials stressed that people should always call 911 if they are unsure, but to consider if the call is better suited for the city’s non-emergency number, 919-829-1911,
“If you see something where you know it needs to be reported to law enforcement, you’ve got to ask yourself, is this something that can wait until tomorrow?” said Raleigh Police Lt. David Davis said. “If it can, then you can call the non-emergency number, and they’ll put it in the queue.”…