N11-numbers provide access to special services that are delivered locally within a certain service area. Representatives from some of the following organizations will attend the January 2026 membership meeting to explain their roles in more detail.
211: Community services and information
https://www.211info.org/
311: Municipal government services, non-emergency number https://www.portland.gov/311
411: Directory assistance
511: Traffic information or police non-emergency services https://www.tripcheck.com/pages/511
611: Telephone company (telco) customer service and repair
711: TDD and Relay Services for the deaf and hard of hearing https://www.fcc.gov/help/how-do-i-use-711-telecommunications-relay-service
811: Underground public utility location (United States) https://digsafelyoregon.com/
911: Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance and rescue services) https://www.portland.gov/911/how-use-9-1-1
411 and 611 are commonly used in the United States, but not officially assigned by the Federal Communications Commission.