A reverse 911 call is when the 911 system is used to autmatically dial all telephone numbers in a specific geographic area. This is typically done to relay important information quickly to all residents in that area. Typically used in conjuction with a police search for an escapee or a natural disaster.
Police enforcement call homes in a specific area in the event of an emergency. For example, on April 19, 2013, residents of Boston were given reverse 911 calls to stay in their homes due to the manhunt for Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, one of the Boston Marathon bombers.
No. Skype is not a replacement for your phone and can not be used for emergency calls.
only 911
The routing of 911 calls from mobile phones varies depending on jurisdiction. In general, 911 calls from rural areas along major highways are routed to the highway patrol. Calls in major cities are usually routed to the 911 call center.
answer emergency phone calls and provide emergency services.
You can usually call the emergency number in your area (911 in the US).
The dispatch operator answers your 911 calls.
Yes, the noun phrase '911 phone operator' is a common noun; a general word for any person whose job is taking emergency calls from the public.
911 calls are only allowed to be made public in certain states. Some states have banned the broadcast of 911 calls replacing them with written transcripts. There are sites such as 911 Dispatch Magazine which has links to various 911 calls available online.
The most common dispatch for phone calls is 911. It is a somewhat universal number to call when there is an emergency. Other common dispatches are 311 and 511. These are often information numbers for cities.
It means YOU MAY CALL 911 (or respective emrgency number) its for when there is service but not YOUR service
Report it to the phone company. Phone harassment is illegal. You can also talk to your local police dept. (don't call 911!)
no they are free