100,000 accidental 9-1-1 calls tie up emergency resources
Vancouver, BC—More than 100,000 calls were made to 9-1-1 by accident within Metro Vancouver and surrounding areas in 2011, diverting valuable public-safety resources away from real emergency calls. See full release and interviews with our call-takers who speak on personal experiences.
Check out some of the recent accidental call media coverage...
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- Call 9-1-1 if you have an emergency that requires immediate action from the police, ambulance, or fire: if someone's health, safety, or property is in jeopardy or if a crime is in progress.
- Know your location at all times.
- Don’t program 9-1-1 into any phone.
- If you call 9-1-1 accidentally, stay on the line and let us know.
- Keep your cell phone in a safe position to prevent accidental calls.
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