Faulty fuel pumps, flat tires, late-night basketball lead ‘nuisance calls’ for 2022, E-Comm says
Top 10 nuisance calls of 2022:People were playing basketball on a public court at night timeComplaints about children drawing with chalk at a playgroundThey had a broken window wiperB.C. 911 service ‘in crisis’: Union says staffing levels need 80% increase“Nuisance calls never belong on emergency lines, but it’s extremely concerning how often callers know their non-urgent concerns aren’t an appropriate reason to call 9-1-1,” said Mark Kolomejac, an E-Comm call taker.
“If you have a flat tire or a broken windshield wiper, for example, we can’t help you on 9-1-1, but a towing company or roadside assistance will be able to get you the support that you need.”
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