List of emergency telephone numbers that you must record & bull; hello healthy

You must have watched fictional films, or documentaries, where there was an emergency that required the cast to make an emergency call. It feels like an emergency telephone number is an important number to remember, because we don't know when an emergency will occur. You must be familiar with the important number 911? In the films you watch, this number is always used in dealing with emergency situations, such as when a relative has a heart attack, or other critical matters. Then what about in Indonesia? Check out the list of emergency telephone numbers that we have collected below.

What is an emergency telephone number?

Unhappy events can occur at any time, such as needing medical assistance as soon as possible (heart attack, shortness of breath), accidents, fires, violence, crime, and natural disasters. These numbers are deliberately made as a forum to protect the community. You certainly will not remember the telephone number of the nearest fire department, you may also have difficulty finding the telephone number of the ambulance for each area. That is the function of creating an emergency number, this emergency number will connect you to the closest aid agency / institution. Every country must have an emergency number.

So that people can easily remember the number, it is made with only three digits. Will our phone number be tracked when making an emergency call? Yes, our location will be tracked, but it depends on tower the closest operator you are using. In an article on the website of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, published in 2016, it was written that Rudiantara would implement a Single Number Emergency Call Service 112. This emergency number is the same as the European emergency number. It is planned that the emergency single number will be targeted to be used in 2019.

How does the system work? The program is the result of cooperation between the central and local governments. The purpose of this program is so that people do not have to bother memorizing several different emergency numbers. If there is an urgent situation such as a fire, or need medical assistance, all will be channeled to one number, namely 112. This year, the number has been tested in 100 cities and counties.

List of emergency telephone numbers you need to know

Here are some emergency numbers you need to know:

• Ambulance (118 or 119); for DKI Jakarta Province (021-65303118)
• Firefighters (113)
• Police (110)
• SAR / BASARNAS (115)
• Natural disaster posts (129)
• PLN (123)

Yes, these are emergency numbers that you can access, depending on the problem you are having. When you find someone has an illness that requires immediate medical attention, try calling 118 or 119. These numbers are only temporary, before the number 112 is released.

Similar to the services offered by 911, as quoted by the Everyday Health website, when a heart attack occurs, the first thing to do is call the 911 emergency number. When the call is not answered, it is advisable not to hang up, because when you close it, then the call will be diverted by other callers. However, when you call him there is no response, you should immediately take him to the hospital.

Another important number you need to write down

Apart from the phone numbers mentioned above, you also need to know some other phone numbers, including:

1. KOMNAS HAM (021-3925230)

When you experience harassment, discrimination, abuse, or torture that causes pain, as well as other human rights deprivation, you can report it to KOMNAS HAM. Everyone has the right to protection from the state. If you are outside Jakarta, it is very far to reach the central KOMNAS HAM office. So, as a first step, you can complain over the phone, then you will be given instructions on what to do next.

2. KOMNAS Perempuan (021-3903963)

If you are a woman, and experienced violence, such as sexual violence, or domestic violence, it is mandatory for you to report the act. However, if you are too afraid to report it, you can contact KOMNAS Perempuan. This National Commission is a forum for women to discredit women.

3. KPAI (021-319015)

This child protection commission is a forum for complaints and protects children who experience violence, injustice and neglect. KPAI strives to fight for the rights of children who are taken away, and protect children for the sake of building a good nation generation. Not only that, KPAI also reviews things that can affect the physical, psychological and mental health of children. So when you see forms of abuse in children, it's best to report them immediately.

What to do when you call an emergency number?

The following are things you need to pay close attention to when calling an emergency telephone number:

• Try to stay calm, and answer any questions the recipient asks. It's hard not to panic, but answering questions clearly can help the recipient understand your problem and situation.
• Look around. If you experience an emergency in an area you don't know about, it's best to use certain references, such as the closest building that can be used as a reference.
• Also teach your kids about emergency numbers, and important numbers. Make sure you advise him not to use it for fun. Apart from telling him your phone number, you should also teach him to remember your name, where your family lives, and his own name