Resources
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Community Resources
Calling 911 vs 311
Printable 911 vs 311 Handout (PDF)
Call 911
- Anytime, 24/7, for any emergency situation
- A crime occurring right now
- Life-threatening situations and injuries requiring medical attention
- Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors sounding
- Fire or smoke coming from a building
- Any other emergency situation
- Link: Allegheny County Emergency Services Online
Call 311
- 7am-7pm, Monday through Friday, for non-emergency situations
- Information on city services
- Graffiti, pot holes, high weeds, code violations, traffic issues
- Ongoing suspected drug activities
- Information on how to receive a smoke detector and when to change batteries
- Any other NON-emergency situation with which you need help
- Links:
Reporting Nuisance Bars
Illicit behavior in nuisance bars can spill over into the neighborhood and deeply affect residents’ quality of life. If you are experiencing problems with a local South Side bar, we urge you to read these guides from State Representative Jessica Benham, report issues directly, and help amplify community efforts.
Problem Bars – Which Agency Does What? (PDF)
Landlord & Tenant (including Students)
Pittsburgh Mobile Apps
- Go Mobile Pgh App: Mobile App for Parking Payments (Android and iOS)
- MyBurgh: City of Pittsburgh Information, 311 Requests, and more
Parking
Moving
Moving in or out of the South Side and need space for a moving truck?
Apply for a Moving Truck permit online at OneStopPGH. Register first to create an account and then it’s fairly simple to apply. Once applied for, the review process is 2-3 days. Fee for the permit is $25 per 2 days. Payment will be made through a credit/debit card online and the permit is downloadable.