Emergency contacts

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Write all emergency numbers. One out-of-area hub. Paper copy in every bag. Safe code word.

Step 1: Write names and numbers for 112, 108, fire, police, doctor, and neighbours
Step 2: Pick one out-of-area relative as message hub for the whole family
Step 3: Save contacts on phones AND on laminated paper in wallets and go-bags
Step 4: Agree on a group chat or SMS code word meaning "I am safe"
Step 5: Teach children to call 112 and say their address if alone

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT rely on social media alone — posts may not reach family quickly.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use long phone calls during wide disaster — SMS or short call to hub only.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 works for police, fire, and medical in most of India — teach all ages.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 108 ambulance in many states — save state-specific disaster helplines from NDMA app.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — 112 and 108 are for real emergencies — practice with paper drills, not fake calls.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Update list when any number changes — old doctor number wastes critical minutes.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Maintain contacts and practice calling. During crisis, keep calls short to free lines for emergencies.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

When you are safe, you can read more about this emergency.

This content is in Draft and has not been professionally reviewed. Use alongside calling emergency services.

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