Ways To Help 911 Abuse Prevention

Publié par Unknown on vendredi 15 août 2014

By Linda Ruiz


911 was created as a general American emergency contact number to inform ambulance, police or fire service help. About 200 million calls are made each year in the United States. The nine one one is developed meant for emergencies.

Several folks within the country been using it in a wrong way. They use it to take information and not for any emergency reasons. They have been abusing it not knowing the consequences that lies ahead of it. Therefore, every countrymen should be aware that it is your responsibility to use it properly to ensure an effective 911 abuse prevention.

Many people are not aware that they not using the hotline properly. It has been reported that there are people who dial the number for their own sake of knowing the operator. Telephone call regarding a complaint made due to a fast food running out of supply.

The 911 system is created for a greater purpose, thus it requires you to properly use it. There are telephone operators that will attend to your need. A call should be made out for an emergency reason and nothing else.

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.

Everyone must be aware when is the right time to call. There are citizens that do not know when to do it, maybe because there are unsure of their situation, if their situation is an emergency or not. Calling a physician will always be a good idea, but the disadvantage would be that there are times that they are unavailable, making 911 as an option.

There are certain conditions that you should not wait for your doctor to telephone you back. There are medical conditions that are time sensitive that will face serious consequences or worse death. Examples of life threatening conditions that need an immediate assistance are, anaphylaxis, heat stroke, chest pain for possible heart attack, coma, bloody diarrhea accompanied by weakness, dizziness, confusion, shortness of breath, weakness, stroke, uncontrolled nosebleed and vomiting blood.

There are certain reasons and things that you should not call for the hotline. The hotline will always answer whenever the phone rings, so do not make this line for testing if your mobile is working. This hotline is intended for emergencies only, inquiries will not be entertained here, you may refer to 411 for that. It will not give any solution to any problem. It must not be used for call trials as parents will educate their children how to use his, although the idea of educating them is good. It must not be used for rescuing lost or distressed animals. This hotline is only for humans, but you may refer to other lines that will be available for that.

Awareness of its proper usage is highly needed for everyone. The system will attend to your emergency needs only. If it will be used beyond that, penalties will be given to you. There are many possible penalties that can be given to you once you will be caught.




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