[0:00] If you need help in Minneapolis, but it's not an  emergency, call 311. You'll get the help you need   [0:05] right away and it lessens the call volume for 911  dispatchers. If there's a crime in progress, or   [0:11] you see smoke from a building, or you or someone  else is hurt, call 911. They'll dispatch police,   [0:16] fire, and ambulance service immediately. If you  see a stray dog, or your car got towed, or there's   [0:22] graffiti on your garage, then call 311. You can  also call 311 for helpful City information like   [0:28] whether you need a permit for a home repair, or  where to find your polling place. Knowing who to   [0:33] call can help everyone get the right services at  the right time, and that makes us safer together.