9-1-1 plays a very vital role in helping save lives, but
this simple number can often be used for false emergency calls, which leads to
clogged phone lines and slower response times for actual emergencies. It is important
for the public to realize when to call 9-1-1 and when not to call 9-1-1 so that
more lives are saved and response times are quicker.
A false emergency call is when somebody calls 9-1-1 just to
ask something or speak about something that is not an emergency. A hoax call is
when someone deliberately contacts emergency services and tell them there is an
emergency when there really is no actual emergency. Other examples of false
emergency calls include children playing unknowingly, hang-ups and calls where
people call and just remain silent on the phone. All of these types of phone
calls slow down the process of responding to real emergencies. This is why it
is so important that we educate children and adults on the responsibilities of
dialing 9-1-1.
As a child, you don’t realize how serious playing around
with 9-1-1 can potentially be, which is why Cell Phone Sally strives to educate
children on the role 9-1-1 plays in society and that playing around with
something so sensitive could potentially delay real help for someone else. Emergency
services are not something that anyone wants to fool around with and we all
must hold it sacred, because it could be what helps us in a time of need one
day.
Make a pact with Cell Phone Sally today to help educate at least
one adult or child on the importance of 9-1-1! Share these tips and spread the
word so we can make emergency services more responsive and productive than
ever!
WHEN TO CALL 9-1-1:
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If there is a fire, a car crash, or a crime in
progress
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If there is a medical emergency such as someone
not being able to breathe or move, or is bleeding profusely
WHEN NOT TO CALL 9-1-1:
·
If there is a non-medical emergency like a
scraped knee or a stubbed toe
·
For fun: 9-1-1 is not a joke, REMEMBER it is put
in place to help save lives!
Check out this short video on our youtube site too!
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