Suppressing halt on Warnings

I'm trying to code a function that will fail over to a backup database using the mysql predefined functions. Upon making a connection that doesn't exist, I would like the second attempt to go to my backup database server. Unfortunately, my script halts with a warning when mysql_connect doesn't get through the first time. How can I suppress the halting feature upon getting this warning to continue interpreting my function? Thanks in advance. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This message and any included attachments is from Pacific Health Horizons and is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to whom it is addressed. It may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended addressee or authorized to receive for the intended addressee, you are hereby notified that you may not use, copy, disclose, or distribute to anyone the message or any information contained in the message. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply email and delete the message.