This message is brought to you from our friends at Greater Harris County 9-1-1 Emergency Network.
None of these are justifiable reasons to call or text 9-1-1. When calls or texts like these clogs up 9-1-1 lines, it delays response to actual emergencies and puts others’ lives at risk. It’s important to remember that 9-1-1 should only be contacted in emergency situations for police, fire or medical help. It is up to us to use 9-1-1 responsibly. None of these are justifiable reasons to call or text 9-1-1. When calls or texts like these clogs up 9-1-1 lines, it delays response to actual emergencies and puts others’ lives at risk. It’s important to remember that 9-1-1 should only be contacted in emergency situations for police, fire or medical help. It is up to us to use 9-1-1 responsibly.
