A system that is designed as a universal emergency number in America is made to communicate for help with the police, ambulance and fire service. Around two hundred million calls are recorded every year in the U. S. This system is established for emergencies only.
On the other, there are times when it is not used as it should be. There are callers that are just looking for some information rather than seeking help. There are several people who are abusing the system. That is why, one should know when and how to dial, to make an effective 911 abuse prevention.
There were several instances that people use this for nothing. For example, dialing 911 because you want to make a date with the operator. A telephone complaint for a fast food chain because they ran out of something that you want.
This hotline must be used properly. They have operators that will answer whenever you dial the number. One must have a valid reason to do so, it must be an emergency that needs an immediate attention.
Whatever the reason is, you have to stay calm and know the number you are calling from and your exact location. Do not hang up until you are directed to do so. Answer the questions clearly. Most of the questions are answerable by yes or no. The line taker will give you instructions, you have to listen carefully and do as what you are told to do. There will be some instances that you will be asked to describe a vehicle, suspects, victims or any other part of the scene, so you have to keep your eyes open.
There is a proper time to make a 911 call. When you are not sure of the situation you are in, just keep in mind the word emergency. If it is an emergency, do not wait some some health care professional like your family doctor to come. Sometimes your doctor will be very busy and unavailable for you.
There are specific situations that calling and waiting for a physician will not be required. There are situations, especially medical conditions that will be life threatening. Therefore, calling 911 will be highly recommended if these will arise, coma, heat stroke, bloody diarrhea with weakness, uncontrolled bleeding, vomiting blood, heart attack, chest pain, confusion, dizziness, shortness of breath and anaphylaxis.
There are several reasons why one should not use the system. Do not use the line to check if your phone is working. Do not get the number of an ambulance, police and fire department if it is not an immediate need, instead, dial 411. Do not dial it to answer your questions. Teaching your kid to use 911 is highly important, however, it would not be a good idea to actually dial it with no reason. This is intended for humans, all request assistance regarding lost animals or in distress, you should go to another line.
One should know how to carefully and properly use this. It would result, you having criminal penalties if you use it for no reason or non emergency situations. Every state has various penalties if it is abused.
On the other, there are times when it is not used as it should be. There are callers that are just looking for some information rather than seeking help. There are several people who are abusing the system. That is why, one should know when and how to dial, to make an effective 911 abuse prevention.
There were several instances that people use this for nothing. For example, dialing 911 because you want to make a date with the operator. A telephone complaint for a fast food chain because they ran out of something that you want.
This hotline must be used properly. They have operators that will answer whenever you dial the number. One must have a valid reason to do so, it must be an emergency that needs an immediate attention.
Whatever the reason is, you have to stay calm and know the number you are calling from and your exact location. Do not hang up until you are directed to do so. Answer the questions clearly. Most of the questions are answerable by yes or no. The line taker will give you instructions, you have to listen carefully and do as what you are told to do. There will be some instances that you will be asked to describe a vehicle, suspects, victims or any other part of the scene, so you have to keep your eyes open.
There is a proper time to make a 911 call. When you are not sure of the situation you are in, just keep in mind the word emergency. If it is an emergency, do not wait some some health care professional like your family doctor to come. Sometimes your doctor will be very busy and unavailable for you.
There are specific situations that calling and waiting for a physician will not be required. There are situations, especially medical conditions that will be life threatening. Therefore, calling 911 will be highly recommended if these will arise, coma, heat stroke, bloody diarrhea with weakness, uncontrolled bleeding, vomiting blood, heart attack, chest pain, confusion, dizziness, shortness of breath and anaphylaxis.
There are several reasons why one should not use the system. Do not use the line to check if your phone is working. Do not get the number of an ambulance, police and fire department if it is not an immediate need, instead, dial 411. Do not dial it to answer your questions. Teaching your kid to use 911 is highly important, however, it would not be a good idea to actually dial it with no reason. This is intended for humans, all request assistance regarding lost animals or in distress, you should go to another line.
One should know how to carefully and properly use this. It would result, you having criminal penalties if you use it for no reason or non emergency situations. Every state has various penalties if it is abused.