Emergency services in London, including London Ambulance Service and Metropolitan Police, are experiencing a surge in 999 calls during the festive period. London Ambulance Service is receiving up to 7,000 emergency 999 calls a day and is urging Londoners to #UseUsWisely. West Mercia Police also reports an increased number of non-emergency calls to 999 and encourages the public to understand what constitutes an emergency. Metropolitan Police emphasizes the availability of call handlers 24/7 for police assistance and advises the public to call 999 only in immediate danger or threat to life.
Enjoy the festivities, but stay alert: How the @metpoliceuk is keeping London safe at Christmas, writes Commander Dominic Murphy. https://t.co/QXjb2AvlyG
This festive period, our dedicated call handlers are working alongside officers 24/7 to answer your calls for police assistance. If there's an immediate danger or threat to life, call 999. If not, call 101 or visit https://t.co/7pceS7gBBR to report a crime. https://t.co/I2JU6XkPut
During the busy festive period, our call centre receives an increased number of calls into 999, with many not being an emergency and #NOT999 – such as the real-life examples below ⬇️ Help us help you by learning what classes as an emergency ➡️ https://t.co/U2c8fIthg2 https://t.co/F1I7WFJ8Bp
During the busy festive period, our call centre receives an increased number of calls into 999, with many not being an emergency and #NOT999 – such as the real-life examples below ⬇️ Learn what classes as an emergency ➡️ https://t.co/U2c8fIthg2 https://t.co/K6Z2hEwyxf
During the busy festive period, our call centre receives an increased number of calls into 999, many that are not an emergency and #NOT999 – such as the real-life examples below ⬇️ Help us help you by learning what classes as an emergency ➡️ https://t.co/U2c8fIthg2 https://t.co/lZg3UXoaEe
This festive period we're already seeing demand levels rise and taking up to 7,000 emergency 999 calls a day 🚨📈 #TeamLAS medics are calling on Londoners to #UseUsWisely as we take extra steps to respond to life-threatening emergencies. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/SiiPvRpzIf https://t.co/Y0eqIBdtzd