Friday, August 15, 2014

Ways To Help 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.

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.

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.

It is necessary for one to keep calm while on the line. You must know where you are located and the number you are using. You must not hang up until you are told. If you are asked, then you must answer it clearly. You will be asked to give yes or no, as an answer. Directions will be given by the operator that requires you to listen carefully. If you are asked to identify any parts of the scene like a vehicle, victims or suspects, you should use your senses and be keen.

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 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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