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Reporting an Emergency 9-1-1. What We Will Learn Today. What to do if you have an emergency and need help right away. What does “emergency” mean. When something is dangerous You need help right away. HELP. What should you do if you have an emergency?. Call 9-1-1. Not 9-9-1 or 911
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What We Will Learn Today • What to do if you have an emergency and need help right away
What does “emergency” mean • When something is dangerous • You need help right away HELP
What should you do if you have an emergency? • Call 9-1-1 • Not 9-9-1 or 911 • there is no eleven on the telephone dial
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When someone answers, tell them: • Your name My name is Billy Smith • What your emergency is My house is on fire • Where your emergency is 125 Black Road • Where you are calling from My neighbor’s house • Be calm - don’t be afraid • Speak slowly and clearly
When should you call9-1-1 • Report an accident • Report a fire • Report a serious injury • If you or someone else is in danger
Should you call9-1-1if: • You fall and skin your knee? NO • Someone falls off a ladder and is bleeding? YES • You can’t find your dog or cat? NO • You have a fire in your house? YES
You should call 9-1-1ONLY if you have an EMERGENCY and needHELP!