Black Angus McPherson Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 While discussing a future trip to the Edmonton, Canada area the question was raised: "Does Canada have a 911 emergency number like the USA?" For those that don't know, in the USA if you dial 911 it will connect you with the local Emergency/Police/Fire dispatcher. If you are using a land line it will also tell them your location. What number do Canadians dial in the event of an emergency to get help? Thanks, Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I don't know ....... But here in Australia the number is "000". .... however, due to the proliferation of American tv shows, folks have been known to try 911 in an emergency. ... of course this does not work and valuable time is lost when trying to call in an emergency . There was a show "911 Emergency" where the broadcast network displayed "in Australia the number to dial is 000" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 28 minutes ago, Black Angus McPherson said: While discussing a future trip to the Edmonton, Canada area the question was raised: "Does Canada have a 911 emergency number like the USA?" For those that don't know, in the USA if you dial 911 it will connect you with the local Emergency/Police/Fire dispatcher. If you are using a land line it will also tell them your location. What number do Canadians dial in the event of an emergency to get help? Thanks, Angus In Canada it is 911 also. 17 minutes ago, Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 said: I don't know ....... But here in Australia the number is "000". .... however, due to the proliferation of American tv shows, folks have been known to try 911 in an emergency. ... of course this does not work and valuable time is lost when trying to call in an emergency . There was a show "911 Emergency" where the broadcast network displayed "in Australia the number to dial is 000" In Australia, although it is 000, by cell phone it is 112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 I know various countries in Europe have different emergency numbers EU = 112 Great Britian & Hong Kong = 999 New Zeland = 111 (yes, I know NZ is not in Europe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Just now, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: In Canada it is 911 also. In Australia, although it is 000, by cell phone it is 112. ....... oh? ..... that makes sooooooo much sense ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 Here is the full list: 911_ABROAD.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Angus McPherson Posted May 6, 2022 Author Share Posted May 6, 2022 Thanks everybody. Angus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 43 minutes ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: I know various countries in Europe have different emergency numbers EU = 112 Great Britian & Hong Kong = 999 New Zeland = 111 (yes, I know NZ is not in Europe) Neither is Hong Kong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallaby Jack, SASS #44062 Posted May 6, 2022 Share Posted May 6, 2022 45 minutes ago, Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L said: I know various countries in Europe have different emergency numbers EU = 112 Great Britian & Hong Kong = 999 New Zeland = 111 (yes, I know NZ is not in Europe) 2 minutes ago, Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 said: Neither is Hong Kong. ..... didn't Great Britian un-EU itself just recently ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.