Got an Economic Emergency? Dial 211

We all know to call 9-1-1 in an emergency in the event of a fire or an accident. But the economic crisis is creating its own set of emergencies. A job layoff can lead to hunger or homelessness, or both. So where can you turn when that happens? In Alameda County, you can dial 2-1-1, a free, 24-hour hotline. Ollie Arnold is with Eden Information and Resources which runs the 2-1-1 service. She spoke with KALW's Kristi Coale about what 211 can do to link people facing an economic emergency with the resources they need most:



Let us know if you have come across other resources that have proven helpful during this recession.