HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) - The Washington County, Ore., dispatch agency hopes to educate people on when to call 911. So it’s debuting a campaign titled “You called 911 for that?!”
The agency promises to post a weekly “most ridiculous use” of 911.
The Oregonian reports (https://is.gd/4O0FFB) the agency kicked off the campaign this week with a call from a person who reported that his debit card wouldn’t work at a gas station. The station was closed.
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Dispatch agency spokesman Mark Chandler says most people understand the proper use of 911. However, he says the agency has a limited number of 911 lines and a limited number of operators and regularly receives a large number of nonemergency calls or general information requests.
Chandler notes people should reserve 911 for police, fire or medical emergencies when life or property is in jeopardy.
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Information from: The Oregonian, https://www.oregonlive.com
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