[CII] terms and conditions

[Marc]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cii-bounces at isotf.org [mailto:cii-bounces at isotf.org] On Behalf Of
> Morrow Long
> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 16:34
> To: John Osmon; Security Account (WebDawg)
> Cc: cii at isotf.org
> Subject: Re: [CII] terms and conditions
> On Dec 1, 2009, at 3:55 PM, Security Account (WebDawg) wrote:
> > I disagree.  Critical is a function of dependence of order as a
> > whole.  If 911 where not to work how many citizens would know the
> > other number that one would need to dial.  In the case of a heart
> > attack one could lose precious minutes resulting in death.
> 
> Used to be that we dialed 0 (Zero) to get the police or fire
> department.
> 

At least here in CT, there is actually a requirement to dial 911.
Facilities such as nursing homes can no longer call the local ambulance
company to transport a patient for non-routine things.  They must call 911.
There are numerous public service announcements - even our Governor has one
- stating to call 911 in an emergency and to be sure to state your exact
location.  When people are officially told 'this is what you do in an
emergency', that system really needs to be available, and does become
critical.