7 Signs You Should Call 911 Right Away (And 5 False Alarms)
By
The Captain
March 25, 2021
DON’T CALL: Food poisoning
Food poisoning is never fun – especially when it includes symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps or headaches. Sometimes you may feel so bad that you lack energy to move at all.
However, most of the times this is not a medical emergency. If you’re feeling worried, though, you can call your doctor’s office to make sure you get the right natural remedies or hydration.
RJ Beam, police officer and volunteer firefighter, also mentions that you can call your local police department’s non-emergency number; here, you can get basic information on how you can take care of yourself while leaving the 911 lines available for serious health emergencies.
