Calling 9-1-1 In An Emergency
July 1, 2009
Filed under Safety Tips, Sites for Kids
9-1-1 is the emergency number to call when life or property are threatened.
But far to often 9-1-1 is used as a taxi service – or, some people think they can avoid waiting in the lobby of the emergency room by calling 9-1-1 and taking an expensive ambulance ride instead – wrong. If you’re situation is not life threatening – you’ll be sent to the lobby area to wait.
Here’s a website to fully understand the proper use of 9-1-1:
