To
call for help dial 9-1-1 on any phone that is working, you will
be connected to an emergency operator, called a dispatcher. The
dispatcher immediately connects you to the person that can help.
9-1-1 emergency services should be use to report a crime in progress
or a fire, or to request an ambulance. 9-1-1 should be used only
when you have an emergency. Using 911 for non-emergency calls
may delay the arrival of help for people caught in real emergencies.
How
does a cell phone work?
A
cell phone is a special type of phone that is not connected to
your telephone in the house and works both inside and away from
your house. For example, you can use a cell phone to make and
receive calls in your car, at the park, at the mall, or even at
the beach.
What
is 9-1-1?
Dialing
9-1-1 on your home phone is the fastest way you can get help for
yourself or someone else. 9-1-1 was put into operation in 1968
as the number to call for emergency help anywhere in the United
States to make getting emergency help faster and easier.
What
is an emergency?
An
emergency is when there is danger (like a fire) or when someone
is badly hurt. Don't let the word scare you. You can be a big
help when there is danger or when someone is hurt just dial 9-1-1
. If you have questions about what an emergency is, it is best
to talk to your parents or another adult.
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