Fulton Urges 911 Use Over 112
The 112 number is not universally available on all U.S. phone carriers.
Fulton County Emergency Services Director Angela Barrett is urging residents to continue using 911 as the primary emergency assistance number, although "112" is being introduced in some areas as an alternate to "911." Calls to the "112" number have jammed emergency lines in Paulding County recently, reports wsbtv.com. While "112" may be more familiar to international visitors, it has not been tested on all phone systems here in the metro area and is not universally available. "Dialing 911 is the most widely supported means for residents to call for emergency assistance in the country," said Barrett in a county press release. "We encourage residents to continue utilizing 911 in emergencies." She also reminds residents that although they can…
