What is 999 on mobile phone?

999 is an official emergency telephone number in a number of countries which allows the caller to contact emergency services for urgent assistance.

What happens when you dial 999 on your phone?

When you dial 999, the first person you speak to is the Operator who will ask you which service you need. If you ask for an ambulance, you will be put through to your local ambulance service. An emergency call handler will then take the call and will ask you questions so that help can be arranged.

What happens if you dial 999 in America?

Originally Answered: Does 999 work in the USA? Assuming you are referring to police, fire and medical emergency numbers (999 is used in the UK, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Myanmar), then no. The relevant number in the United States and Canada is 911.

What is the purpose of 999?

You should always call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured, or their life is at risk. Examples of medical emergencies include (but are not limited to): Cardiac arrest/ collapse/ unconsciousness.

What happens if you call 999 and don't speak?

The Silent Solution is a police system used to filter out large numbers of accidental or hoax 999 calls. 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'.

Teaching children how to call 999 in an emergency with Lookout Lion

How do I call 999 from outside UK?

What crimes can you call 999 for?

“The 999 line should be used when there is a crime in progress or a threat to life. In those situations, seconds could mean the difference between officers catching a suspect at the scene or them getting away and ultimately life or death."

What happens if you message 999?

Simply by sending an SMS message to 999 you can call for help and the emergency services will be able to reply to you. You will need to register your mobile phone before using the emergencySMS service, click on the Registering your phone link above for more information.

What will 999 ask you?

Initially, you will be asked four questions: Is the patient is breathing? What address are you calling from? What number are you calling from? (so we can call you back if you get cut off)

Are 999 calls free?

999 and 112: How to Call in an Emergency

To call 999 and 112, simply enter the number into your mobile telephone or landline. The call is free.

Why does the US use 911 instead of 999?

AT&T chose the number 9-1-1, which was simple, easy to remember, dialed easily (which, with the rotary dial phones in place at the time, 999 would not), and because of the middle 1, which indicated a special number (see also 4-1-1 and 6-1-1), worked well with the phone systems at the time.

Will police come if you accidentally call 999?

If you replace the handset without speaking to the operator your call will be passed to the police as a 'silent call' and we will try to contact you back by telephone or if there is no reply by telephone an officer will be sent to your address to check everything is OK.

Does 999 work internationally?

999 and 112

This means that should you unfortunately have an accident next time you are abroad you do not need to know the dialling code or emergency number for the country you are visiting.

Are 999 calls anonymous?

You can report a crime anonymously: in emergencies, telephone 999.

Can you dial 999 from iPhone?

Call the emergency services

Make the call on iPhone 8 or later: Press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons until the Emergency SOS slider appears. Drag the Emergency Call slider to call the emergency services.

Is it better to call 999 or 112?

112: This operates exactly the same as 999 and directs you to exactly the same emergency call centre. The difference is that 112 works from any mobile phone from ANYWHERE in the world.

Can 999 be texted?

This leaflet says how to get help in an emergency if you find it hard to hear or speak. the coastguard can help if someone is in trouble in the sea. Or near the sea. If you find it hard to hear or speak you can send a text message to 999 to get help from these people.

What are the most common 999 calls?

How do you become someone who answers 999 calls?

You can get into this role through an emergency service contact handling advanced apprenticeship. You'll usually need to be over 18 years old and might need a GCSE grade 9 to 4 (A* to C) in English or equivalent.

How do I use 999 text service?

How do you use 999?

Can you text police instead of calling?

Text-to-911 is the ability to send a text message to reach 911 emergency call takers from your mobile phone or device. However, because voice calls to 911 provide more information to 911 call centers, you should always make a voice call to 911 during an emergency whenever possible.

What are the weirdest 999 calls?

Some of the most ridiculous 999 calls made to the emergency services have been revealed. Among them was someone who had eaten a mouldy tomato and another who had got their plaster cast wet. One person with an earring lodged inside their ear asked for a lift' to hospital while another dialled 999 for a paper cut.

What's the difference between 101 and 999?

Phoning 101 or 999

If you are not in danger, are unsure what to do, want to contact your local PCSO or have lost or found something you can call 101. You must phone 999 if the crime you have experienced has just happened or is happening now. This includes being threatened, assaulted or burgled.

Should I call 111 or 999?

Calling 999 is for emergencies only. NHS 111 is for people who need medical help and advice when not in a life-threatening situation. Highly trained advisors, who are supported by healthcare professionals, are available on NHS 111 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.