Peel Region's new campaign is designed to inform residents when to appropriately call 911, as nearly half of these calls are unnecessary. Many residents mistakenly contact emergency services for non-urgent issues, like coffee temperature complaints. This confusion partly stems from a lack of awareness, with over 30% of people unsure what number to call for municipal services. Campaign advertising will be in 90 languages to improve understanding. There are discussions of potential fines for misuse, especially as 40% of calls to police were deemed inappropriate.
Peel's Commissioner of Health Services Nancy Polsinelli emphasized that 911 is reserved for urgent, life-threatening situations, while many calls are unnecessary or trivial.
Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi highlighted that approximately 40 percent of calls to police are classified as non-legitimate, with some calls being quite absurd.
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