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When to make an emergency call

什么时候要打急救电话？

In a stressful situation, it is difficult to think clearly or know exactly what to do. Your initial reaction may be to call 911 for emergency assistance, but this may not be the most appropriate response to the situation. It may also incur unnecessary emergency care costs and can waste valuable community resources that could be used for situations which require emergency attention.

在紧急情况下，很难想清楚或者确切知道该做什么。你的第一反应可能是拨打911寻求紧急援助，但这可能不是应对这种情况最恰当的反应，还可能产生不必要的急救费用，浪费宝贵的社区资源，而这些资源可以在真正需要紧急救助的情况下派上用场。

When to Call 911

什么时候要打911

1. When you see smoke or fire.

当你看见烟雾或者大火的时候。

2. When someone’s life or property are in immediate danger, such as:

当某人的生命或者财产处于紧急危险时，比如：

An allergic reaction 过敏反应

Chest pain 胸痛

Confusion or dizziness 头脑混乱或头晕

Drug overdose 药物过量

Heart attack 心脏病发作

Heat stroke 中暑

Shortness of breath 呼吸短促

Slurred speech 口齿不清

3. When you witness a crime being committed.

当你目睹一场犯罪发生的时候。

When to call non-emergency line

什么时候拨打非紧急热线

Unless you need an immediate response, call your local non-emergency line for instances such as these:

除非你需要即时的响应，否则请拨打当地的非紧急热线，比如以下情况：

1. You think you have a concussion.

你觉得你脑震荡了。

2. You need to report additional items stolen on a burglary report filed last week.

你需要往上周提交的入室盗窃报告中添加被盗的其他物品。

3. You had a car accident and no one is injured.

你出了车祸，但没有人受伤。

Sources:

TrueNorth Companies, “When to Make an Emergency Call”

The Healthy, “8 Times You Should Call 911—and 7 Times You Shouldn’t”