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Its 9-1-1 Awareness Week

Avoid calling 9-1-1 by mistake.

April 12 -16 is 9-1-1 Awareness Week.

In 2020, Peel emergency communicators answered 555,853 calls.

60% of these calls were for valid emergencies, but 40% were misuse calls – pocket dials, hang ups, and test calls.

Remember to avoid calling 9-1-1 by mistake. Misusing 9-1-1 reduces the ability to deal with legitimate emergency situations and can prevent emergency services from helping those in need.

How and when to use 9-1-1

For more information visit 9-1-1 Service.