What happens if you call 55 in Australia?

If you press '55' you will be connected to the police. If you are still unable to speak, the police will attempt to call you back and might also send a patrol car to your address. Police will use the address for the service (which would usually be either your home or billing address).
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What happens if u call 55 in Australia?

The IVR asks you to press '55' if you require emergency help. If you don't press '55' after being asked three times, your call will be disconnected. If you press '55' you will be connected to the police.
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What does the phone number 55 do?

It also exists to help people who are unable to speak, but who genuinely need police assistance. You will hear an automated police message, which lasts for 20 seconds and begins with 'you are through to the police'. It will ask you to press 55 to be put through to police call management.
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How do you call 000 when you can't talk?

When you don't make a sound all callers to Triple Zero (000)are directed to an interactive voice response (IVR) unit. Callers directed to the IVR unit are then asked to press '55' if they require emergency assistance. Callers who press '55' are connected to the police in the appropriate state by the operator.
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What happens in Australia if you call 911?

911 is the emergency telephone number used in other countries such as the United States and Canada. This number should not be used in an emergency in Australia. If dialled within Australia, this number will not re-route emergency calls to Triple Zero (000).
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Does 999 work in Australia?

PLEASE NOTE: The UK and American emergency numbers (999 and 911) will NOT generally work on Australian phones.
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What phone number is 000?

000 Emergency, also known as Triple Zero or Triple 0, and sometimes stylised Triple Zero (000), is the primary national emergency telephone number in Australia.
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Can you text police Australia?

For example, in Australia today it is possible to send SMS to the emergency services on 106. This is the text-based emergency number for people who are deaf, or who have a hearing or speech impairment. The service only operates using a textphone (TTY) or a computer with modem access, rather than via a mobile phone SMS.
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How do paramedics get into a locked house Australia?

By using a bump key, also referred to as a 999 key, the ambulance service may be able to get into the house. They insert the key, apply pressure with a screwdriver or hammer, and then the door should open.
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Do police call on no caller ID Australia?

But police warn that all calls made from police telephones indicate Private Number or No Caller ID, rather than the phone number of the police station.
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What country code is 055?

55 Country Code – Brazil – 0055. 55 is the country code for Brazil. Brasília is the capital city of Brazil.
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How do you dial +55?

For international calls to Brazil, the international access code used in the calling country must be dialed (for example, 011 from the United States and Canada, 00 from Europe and most other countries, or the actual "+" sign from some mobile networks), then Brazil's country code 55, then the two-digit area code, then ...
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How do you call the police if you can't talk?

Silent 999 calls

If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions depending on whether you're calling from a mobile or a landline. Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.
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What happens if you press 55 in your phone?

Call 999 from a mobile

If you don't speak or answer questions, press 55 when prompted and your call will be transferred to the police. Pressing 55 only works on mobiles and doesn't allow the police to track your location. If you don't press 55 your call will be ended.
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What happens if you accidentally call the emergency number?

“Though the calls are unintentional, they get registered with the police control room. But most smartphones ask users to press 8 to continue. In case of unintentional calls, this doesn't happen and the blank call does not reach any operator. Hence, both time and energy are saved,” he added.
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Can paramedics force entry Australia?

If a paramedic has reasonable grounds to believe that there is an incapacitated person behind locked doors, they are justified in taking reasonable action to enter the premises.
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Why would 2 ambulances be called?

One of the other dog walkers is an ambulanceman/paramedic and said "2 ambulances means cardiac arrest", there will be a car along soon from the supervisor too".
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How does life alert get into your home?

Your home is monitored electronically by a button worn on the wrist or around the neck. When the button is pressed, it sends a radio signal to a base unit which sends an emergency signal through your phone line to the monitoring center.
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What happens if you call 000?

Your call is being connected. ' An operator will answer your call and ask whether you need Police, Fire or Ambulance, and they will then connect you to the appropriate emergency service once you have confirmed the state and town or suburb that you are calling from.
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Is 0444444444 a police number?

is now using geo-targeting to locate high risk missing persons, sending emergency alerts to mobiles in the area where the person went missing. We remind you that if you receive a text message from 0444 444 444 this is an official alert to seek your assistance. A recent photo should also be sent with it.
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Can you call 000 with no credit?

You will be able to call Triple Zero regardless of whether your service is prepaid or postpaid. If your service is prepaid, you do not require credit to call Triple Zero. Even if the mobile account is inactive, disconnected or there is no SIM in the phone you will still be able to call Triple Zero.
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What does it mean when I get a call from 0000000000?

If you are receiving a call from 000000000, it is undeniable that the caller doesn't want to provide its identity. It is called Caller ID spoofing. In this case, the caller can hide his/her identity behind a number. Even though you try to find the number's existence in Telecaller app, you will fail with a bang.
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Why is it 911?

In 1968, AT&T announced that it would establish the digits 9-1-1 (nine-one-one) as the emergency code throughout the United States. The code 9-1-1 was chosen because it best fit the needs of all parties involved.
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What is the Japanese version of 911?

119 in Japan

Unlike many emergency telephone number services, the 119 system in Japan only services fire and ambulance services. Police are called using a separate emergency telephone number, 110.
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