It says'press any number to hear this message', but if you do press a number, it simply says 'goodbye'. Had this happen twice, so be aware don't press any number at all and it will automatically give you the update

they always call and when we pick up no one is ever there.

My Caller ID said "911 Event."  I let it ring the first time.  The second time I picked up the receiver then immediately hung up.

My caller ID said 911 Event. It was a recorded message from the Colorado Springs Police Dept about a suspect in the area. It gave a description and a number to call the CSPD if I saw him or knew any details.

Got the same call today and found out it was a warning from the police that a sexual preditor that moved into the neighborhood. Press 1 to listen to the message. The recording gives you a CSPD web address to view the preditor. Thought it was a scam before I read this blog.

Yes I got the same call at the same time last night and I live off of 30th st. It woke me up, could not get back to sleep and I would like to know what the heck that is for.  To warn us of some activity going on in the area?  I did not press one either as I was scared it was some scam.

Did a message go out aroung 12:35 am on 9/22/09? I received a call at a Manitou residence. Quite frankly, it scared me because I didn't know if this was a legitimate call or not. I did push 1 out of reflex. What is this for? It comes up as an ICG Telecom Group, Inc.

This is the number that comes up on caller i.d. when a reverse 9-1-1 call goes out about an emergency that affects your area. It should be prefaced with "this is an important message from 9-1-1, please press 1 to hear the message" it is also voice activated so it won't start speaking until it hears you say "hello". If you have any questions about how the system works feel free to give me a call at (719)785-1900.

Thanks

Ben Bills
Public Information Officer
El Paso Teller E9-1-1