Dial 999
See the definition of emergency in the Law & Order/Police section
The definition of as medical emergency (as found in the NHS Direct web site is:
When it comes to your health or the health of someone in your family, it is often very obvious if the person is seriously ill and needs immediate emergency care.
An emergency is 'a critical or life-threatening situation'. That's all very well, but it still doesn't really help you decide what a 'critical situation' is. Here are some examples:
There are a few things that you should remember in any emergency. These will help you to deal with the situation quickly and efficiently:
The Hampshire
Fire and Rescue Service have a lot of advice on their site. See, for
example, their section on Fire
Safety in the Home.
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