Ways To Help 911 Abuse Prevention

By Linda Ruiz


America has this system that communicates with the different departments, like ambulance, fire department and police department for emergencies. Approximately over two hundred million calls each year are made. 911 system is created for emergency purposes 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 are certain citizens that are misusing this system. For instance, dialing the line for several times just to have a date with the phone operator. For instance, that one called and complained over a restaurant just because the person ordered a certain item and it ran out.

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 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.

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.




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