Ten-digit dialing is now underway for everybody in the 219 and 574 area codes.

Telephone users are now required to use 10 digits, rather than seven, to make local phone calls.

You can still dial three digits to reach 911 for emergency services and three digits to dial 211, 411 or 811.

Any safety and security equipment, like alarm systems or medical alert devices, must be programmed for 10-digit local dialing unless the calls are already directed to long-distance or toll-free telephone numbers.

The change accommodates the addition of the “988” National Suicide Prevention Lifeline designed by the FCC.