mercredi 13 août 2014

Usage Awareness To Help In 911 Abuse Prevention

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.

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.

One should know the proper use of this. There are call takers that are trained to guide you once you contact it. You have to know the reason why you are on the line, to have an emergency help immediately.

You have to stay calm as you are on the line and give your exact location and digits the you are using. You are required not to hang up, until the conversation is done. Questions will be given and make sure that you will give the answers too. You will answer either yes or no. The line operator will give specific directions that you have to remember, so listen very well. Be observant in describing any parts of the incident.

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.

It is extremely needed for one to give and know the importance of using the system properly. Criminal penalties will be charged if you are caught. There are different penalties that can be given to you.




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