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Dialing Instructions for Lubbock HSC

Main Switchboard
Texas Tech Health Science Center 3-1000
Texas Tech University 2-2011
If Calling within HSC Dial "0"
Emergency Numbers
Ambulance 9-911
Lubbock Fire Department 9-911
University Fire Marshal 3-2592
Lubbock Police
     Non-emergency number 9-775-2865
     Emergency number 9-911
Texas Tech Police
     Non-emergency number 3-2000
     Emergency number 9-911
Student Health Center 3-2848
Maintenance emergencies 3-2070
Texas Department of Public Safety 747-4491
Contact Lubbock 765-8393
Telephone Usage Information
  • TO CALL WITHIN THE SYSTEM (742- and 743-): Dial last 5 digits of telephone number.

  • TO CALL LOCAL LUBBOCK TELEPHONE NUMBER: Dial 9 + 7-digit number.

  • TO CALL:
    • Amarillo: Dial 881 + 10-Digit Phone Number.
    • El Paso: Dial 881 + 10-Digit Phone Number.
    • Odessa: Dial 881 + 10-Digit Phone Number.

  • TO CALL LONG DISTANCE: Dial 88 + 1 + area Code + 7-digit number.

  • TO MAKE INTERNATIONAL CALLS: Dial 88 + 011 + Country Code + City Code + 7-Digit Number.

  • THREE-WAY CONFERENCE CALLING:
    To establish a three-way conversation, tell the person you are talking to that you are putting them on hold while you add a third party.
    1. Depress switch hook momentarily, or press the link button on Norstar system.
    2. Wait for dial tone.
    3. Dial third party's number.
    4. Depress switch hook momentarily, or press the link button on Norstar system.
    5. The first party is added. Resume conversation among all three parties.
 
Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD): Available in Police Services, Human Resources.