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Be Prepared With Emergency Numbers

April 24, 2014 By Theresponseinsti

Did you know each year there are over 173 million 911 calls in the US? Many of these are life threatening and some not, it is important that you are prepared for any emergency that comes your way.

RI Emergency NumbersKeep These Numbers Handy

As you go about your daily life, keeping an easily accessible list of emergency phone numbers stored in your mobile phone and/or on post a note on your refrigerator could help save your life or the life of someone else. Here is a handy template for your refrigerator you can download here

The key numbers to have are:

911 – Call 911 for serious emergencies

ICE – Stands for “In Case of Emergency”, this is a standard now that all first responders use, they check people’s phones for any phone number or app on the phone with these initials, this number is what they dial to call the victim’s emergency contact

HOME – The home number (and address)

LOCAL POLICE and FIRE DEPT – Know your local non-emergency numbers in case of non-life threatening issues to prevent crime or accidents

INSURANCE COMPANY – Always have your insurance policy number and phone number handy in case of car accidents

MOTOR CLUB – Use any auto membership plan you have enrolled in when you are stranded on the roadside

Also, here’s a list of national emergency numbers you should keep at the ready:

Service

Telephone

National Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline (800) 273-TALK (8255)
Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Referral (800) 662 HELP (4357)
HIV/AIDS (800) CDC-INFO / (800) 232-4636
National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 4-A-Child  / (800) 422-4453
Domestic Violence (800) 799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Hotline (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
American Red Cross (800) RED CROSS / (800) 733-2767
Poison Control Center (800) 222-1222

RI ApsCool Apps for Your Phone

Technology is being applied to emergency planning now as apps are being created. These apps help both for planning and for first responders.

Some of our favorites are:

ICE – This app does more than just inform of key people to call, it also stores important information like allergies, medications taken etc.

EMERGENCY PLANNER CHECKLIST – Comes prepopulated with hundreds of templates for planning including natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes.

DISASTER READINESS – Has over 175,000 emergency prep guides for any situation that comes your way.

5 0 RADIO POLICE SCANNER LITE – If you hear of local emergency issues whether it’s in Richmond, Raleigh or anywhere in the US, this app allows you to listen in to police chatter in real time.

FIRST AID & CPR – The official app of the American Red Cross prepares you for emergencies and is fully downloaded on your phone in case of no cell phone service.

Sources: 911.gov, todaysmama.com, prepared-housewives.com

 

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