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After telling 911 what happened, when should you hang up?

When the call-taker tells you to.

  1. When the call-taker tells you to ✔
  2. As soon as you give the address
  3. Once you hear a siren

Why: Stay on the line until the call-taker tells you to hang up. Follow their instructions while help is coming.

Huh, didn't know that: Be ready to give the emergency’s location, including its street address.

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Why did the ambulance bring a pencil? To draw attention.
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Sources

  1. National 911 Program: Calling 911 https://www.911.gov/calling-911/

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